Cowboys v Sharks; Kyle racks up tries; Talakai back from ban
The North Queensland Cowboys are out to solidify their place inside the top eight when they host the Sharks on Saturday night.
The Cowboys secured a crucial two points with a tense victory over the Bulldogs on Sunday to ensure they remained in eighth place after 20 rounds.
North Queensland are one of four teams on 24 competition points, with the Raiders in 10th place on 22 points and a further three teams on 20.
That means every game for the Cowboys is crucial in the run to the finals and they are determined to make it two in a row this weekend.
Cronulla will travel to Townsville full of confidence having claimed a dominant 42-6 victory over North Queensland in Round 7.
The Sharks have had a week off to freshen up after a convincing 52-point win over Wests Tigers a fortnight ago.
Craig Fitzgibbon's side currently sits third on the ladder and their eager to maintain their place inside the top four.
Cronulla will be without Will Kennedy who was suspended after the Wests Tigers win, with Liam Ison in the mix to start at fullback.
Match: Cowboys v Sharks
Round 21 -
home Team
Cowboys
8th Position
away Team
Sharks
3rd Position
Venue: Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Stat Attack
- The Cowboys have not defeated the Sharks in Townsville since 2018.
- The Sharks have won 11 of their past 12 games against the Cowboys.
- The Cowboys have won only two of their past six games at QCB Stadium.
- Sharks winger Ronaldo Mulitalo has scored five tries in his past three games against the Cowboys.
- Cowboys winger Kyle Feldt has scored six tries in his past seven games.
Match: Cowboys v Sharks
Round 21 -
home Team
Cowboys
8th Position
away Team
Sharks
3rd Position
Venue: Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
