North Queensland Toyota Cowboys Head Coach Todd Payten has named an unchanged 17 for Saturday’s showdown with the Wests Tigers at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
The Cowboys’ five State of Origin stars have again been named after successfully backing up in the victory over South Sydney last weekend.
Jason Taumalolo has been named in the reserves after being a late withdrawal against South Sydney due to a minor hamstring strain. Payten said Taumalolo will be given every chance to face the Tigers with a decision to be made following Captain’s Run.
Saturday’s game kicks off at 5.30pm.
>>> Payten on the team named, Taumalolo & Old Boys
Cowboys team to play Tigers:
2. Semi Valemei
4. Peta Hiku
6. Tom Dearden
7. Chad Townsend (c)
9. Reece Robson
10. Coen Hess
11. Luciano Leilua
12. Jeremiah Nanai
13. Reuben Cotter
Interchange
14. Jake Granville
15. Griffin Neame
Reserves
18. Jason Taumalolo (c)
19. Kyle Feldt
20. Sam McIntyre
21. Jack Gosiewski
22. Zac Laybutt