The Wests Tigers and Cowboys have finalised their line-ups for their Round 25 NRL Telstra Premiership clash.
The Wests Tigers have made a couple of changes with Michael Chee-kam replacing Kevin Naiqama, Joel Edwards slotting into the second row, Jack Littlejohn replaces Luke Brooks at halfback, while Ava Seumanufagai comes on to the bench.
The Cowboys have been boosted by the return of stars Lachlan Coote at fullback and Gavin Cooper in the second row. Ben Hampton and Coen Hess drop back to the bench to accomodate them, while John Asiata starts at prop with Corey Jensen moving back to the bench. Shane Wright drops out of the team.
Wests Tigers
1 James Tedesco
2 David Nofoaluma
3 Esan Marsters
11 Michael Chee-Kam
5 Malakai Watene-Zelezniak
6 Tui Lolohea
17 Jack Littlejohn
8 Aaron Woods (c)
9 Matt McIlwrick
10 Tim Grant
18 Joel Edwards
12 Josh Aloiai
13 Matt Eisenhuth
Interchange
14 Alex Twal
15 Sauaso Sue
16 Bayley Sironen
19 Ava Seumanufagai
Coach: Ivan Cleary
North Queensland Cowboys
19 Lachlan Coote
2 Kyle Feldt
3 Javid Bowen
4 Kane Linnett
5 Antonio Winterstein
6 Te Maire Martin
7 Michael Morgan (c)
14 John Asiata
9 Jake Granville
10 Scott Bolton
18 Gavin Cooper
12 Ethan Lowe
13 Jason Taumalolo
Interchange
1 Ben Hampton
8 Corey Jensen
11 Coen Hess
17 Shaun Fensom
Coach: Paul Green