Broncos v Cowboys: Nu'uausala returns; Winger to debut
The Broncos have surged into second spot on the NRLW ladder after posting three wins on the trot, but face an in-form Cowboys side who have also secured three wins, but sit outside the top four.
In a short competition, every game matters and both sides won't need any extra motivation to perform in the Queensland derby match.
The Broncos bounced back after trailing the winless - but spirited - Wests Tigers at half-time last week, bursting from the sheds after the break to run in seven unanswered tries including a double to fullback Hayley Maddick for a 44-14 win.
North Queensland on the other hand started well in their match against the Raiders and were able to hold out their fightback in the second half to post their 28-18 victory.
Cowboys forward China Polata was hit with a Grade 1 Dangerous Contact offence, but is free to play despite her early guilty plea and has received a warning and $400 fine.
Match: Broncos v Cowboys
Round 6 -
home Team
Broncos
2nd Position
away Team
Cowboys
7th Position
Venue: Totally Workwear Stadium, Brisbane
Teams news
Broncos: Forward Annetta-Claudia Nu'uausala makes her return after serving a four-game suspension, pushing Lauren Dam into 18th player duties. No late changes for Scott Prince's in-form side who will take the field 1-17.
Cowboys: Coach Ricky Henry has made changes on both wings after naming his side on Tuesday, with Francesca Goldthorp returning from injury and Lavinia Tauhalaliku coming in to make her NRLW debut. Lily Peacock starts in the front row in place of Tallisha Harden who moves back to the bench. Makenzie Weale misses the game due to concussion.
Match: Broncos v Cowboys
Round 6 -
home Team
Broncos
away Team
Cowboys
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Hayley MaddickFullback for Cowboys is number 1 Krystal Blackwell
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Winger for Broncos is number 2 Julia RobinsonWinger for Cowboys is number 18 Francesca Goldthorp
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Centre for Broncos is number 3 Mele HufangaCentre for Cowboys is number 3 Jakiya Whitfeld
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Centre for Broncos is number 4 Shenae CiesiolkaCentre for Cowboys is number 4 Jasmine Peters
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Winger for Broncos is number 5 Stacey WaakaWinger for Cowboys is number 23 Lavinia Tauhalaliku
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Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Gayle BroughtonFive-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tahlulah Tillett
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Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Ali BrigginshawHalfback for Cowboys is number 7 Kirra Dibb
Forwards
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Prop for Broncos is number 8 Brianna ClarkProp for Cowboys is number 10 Harata Butler
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Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Jada FergusonHooker for Cowboys is number 9 Emma Manzelmann
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Prop for Broncos is number 10 Chelsea LenarduzziProp for Cowboys is number 15 Lily Peacock
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2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Tazmin Rapana2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 China Polata
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2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Romy Teitzel2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Tiana Raftstrand-Smith
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Lock for Broncos is number 13 Keilee JosephLock for Cowboys is number 13 Bree Chester
Interchange
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Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Destiny BrillInterchange for Cowboys is number 8 Tallisha Harden
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Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Tafito LafaeleInterchange for Cowboys is number 14 Jetaya Faifua
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Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Lavinia GouldInterchange for Cowboys is number 16 Sareka Mooka
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Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Annetta-Claudia Nu'uausalaInterchange for Cowboys is number 17 Shaniah Power
Reserves
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Replacement for Broncos is number 18 Lauren DamReplacement for Cowboys is number 2 Vitalina Naikore
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Broncos have won four from four at Totally Workwear Stadium.
- The Cowboys have won three of their past four games.
- Broncos centre Mele Hufanga has scored seven tries in four games at Totally Workwear Stadium.
- The Cowboys second-rower Tiana Raftstrand-Smith has scored three tries in her past four games.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
