Star forward Coen Hess is set to return from a bicep injury in Saturday’s season finale against Manly at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
Hess missed the victory over St George Illawarra last weekend after sustaining a minor bicep injury against Parramatta in Round 23.
The 25-year-old returns at prop, with Jason Taumalolo reverting to his usual No.13 jersey.
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Reuben Cotter, who started at lock last weekend, will miss the final match of the season after sustaining a minor shoulder injury against the Dragons.
The remainder of the starting side remains the same, with Jeremiah Nanai remaining at second row after a brilliant showing in Rockhampton.
Middle forward Lachlan Burr, who has been sidelined with concussion since Round 21, has been cleared to return and has been named in the reserves.
Saturday’s game kicks off at 5.30pm.
Cowboys team to play Sea Eagles:
2. Kyle Feldt
4. Ben Hampton
7. Tom Dearden
8. Coen Hess
9. Reece Robson
10. Jordan McLean
11. Ben Condon
12. Jeremiah Nanai
13. Jason Taumalolo (C)
Interchange
14. Jake Granville
15. Heilum Luki
16. Mitch Dunn
17. Griffin Neame
Reserves
18. Tom Gilbert
19. Daejarn Asi
20. Lachlan Burr
21. Connelly Lemuelu
