Cowboys team list: Round 24 v Rabbitohs

North Queensland Toyota Cowboys Head Coach Todd Payten has made two major changes to his backline to replace injured five-eighth Tom Dearden.

Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has been named at fullback for the first time since Round 4, with Scott Drinkwater moving to five-eighth.

It will mark Drinkwater’s first appearance in the No.6 jersey since Round 25 last season.

Luciano Leilua remains in the starting side after a brilliant 80-minute performance in the victory over the Warriors.

Tom Gilbert returns to the side on the interchange after missing the Warriors fixture because of a family issue.

Saturday’s game kicks off at 7.35pm.

>>> Payten on Dearden's injury, backline reshuffle and Leilua's form

Cowboys team to play Rabbitohs:

1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow

2. Kyle Feldt

3. Valentine Holmes

4. Peta Hiku

5. Murray Taulagi

6. Scott Drinkwater

7. Chad Townsend (c)

8. Jordan McLean

9. Reece Robson

10. Reuben Cotter

11. Luciano Leilua

12. Jeremiah Nanai

13. Jason Taumalolo (c)

Interchange

14. Tom Gilbert

15. Coen Hess

16. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown

17. Griffin Neame

Reserves

18. Brendan Elliot

19. Tom Chester

20. Jake Granville

21. Riley Price

22. Ben Condon