Wests Tigers will be looking to start their Queensland road trip on a winning note when they face the Cowboys at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
James Tamou will make his 300th NRL appearance against the club he debuted for in 2009, adding extra significance to this milestone match.
Coach Brett Kimmorley has been forced to self-isolate after contracting Covid and will not travel to Townsville.
In other team news, Tamou’s return pushes Zane Musgrove to the bench, while Brent Naden is set to make his return from a four-match suspension.
Tyrone Peachey and Alex Seyfarth have been added to the interchange bench, with David Nofoaluma listed in the reserves after missing last week’s match through illness.
The Cowboys have named Valentine Holmes, Tom Dearden and Jeremiah Nanai after the trio were rested last weekend, while Luciano Leilua will face his former side for the first time.
Wests Tigers will be hoping to remain unbeaten at Queensland Country Bank Stadium and continue their strong record against the Cowboys.
Match: Cowboys v Wests Tigers
Round 19 -
home Team
Cowboys
away Team
Wests Tigers
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott DrinkwaterFullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Daine Laurie
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Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle FeldtWinger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Brent Naden
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Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Valentine HolmesCentre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Starford To'a
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Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Peta HikuCentre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Asu Kepaoa
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Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray TaulagiWinger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Ken Maumalo
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Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tom DeardenFive-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Adam Doueihi
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Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Chad TownsendHalfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Luke Brooks
Forwards
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Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Coen HessProp for Wests Tigers is number 8 James Tamou
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Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece RobsonHooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Fa'amanu Brown
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Prop for Cowboys is number 16 Jamayne Taunoa-BrownProp for Wests Tigers is number 10 Joe Ofahengaue
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2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Tom Gilbert2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Luke Garner
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2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Jeremiah Nanai2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Kelma Tuilagi
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Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Jason TaumaloloLock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Jackson Hastings
Interchange
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 10 Luciano LeiluaInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Fonua Pole
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Hamiso Tabuai-FidowInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Zane Musgrove
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Jake GranvilleInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Alex Seyfarth
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Griffin NeameInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Tyrone Peachey
Reserves
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Replacement for Cowboys is number 19 Brendan ElliotReplacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Austin Dias
Match Officials
- Referee: Chris Butler
- Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
- Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
- Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
Last updated:
TV, Radio and Live Stream Information:
TV - Channel 9, FOX League
Radio - ABC Grandstand, SEN, Triple M
Live Stream - KAYO Sports, Watch NRL (int.)
Latest PlayUp Odds:
Head-to-Head - North Queensland Cowboys ($1.08) v Wests Tigers ($8.00)
Line - North Queensland Cowboys -19.5 ($1.90) v Wests Tigers +19.5 ($1.90)
Odds correct as of 11:00am, Wednesday, 20th July. 18+ only. Gamble Responsibly.
History:
Head-to-Head - Played 41, Wests Tigers 23, North Queensland Cowboys 18
At Queensland Country Bank Stadium - Played 1, Wests Tigers 1, North Queensland Cowboys 0
Last Time They Met - North Queensland Cowboys 36 def. Wests Tigers 12 (Round 10, 2022)
Match Officials:
Referee - Chris Butler
Touch Judge - Belinda Sharpe and Matt Noyen
Senior Review Official - Ashley Klein
