
North Queensland Toyota Cowboys head coach Paul Green has confirmed his side will line up 1-17 for this afternoon’s clash with the Cronulla Sharks at 1300SMILES Stadium.
Centre Ben Hampton, five-eighth Jake Clifford and middle forward Corey Jensen will all make their first NRL appearances for 2019.
Te Maire Martin’s move to fullback has also been confirmed with Clifford to partner skipper Michael Morgan in the halves.
Josh McGuire will start at lock, replacing injured superstar Jason Taumalolo, while Coen Hess also returns to the starting side to partner Gavin Cooper in the second row.
Jensen is joined on the interchange by fellow middle forwards John Asiata and Francis Molo as well as utility Mitch Dunn.
Tonight’s game kicks off at 4.30pm (AEST).
Cowboys team to play Sharks:
1. Te Maire Martin
2. Nene Macdonald
3. Jordan Kahu
4. Ben Hampton
5. Javid Bowen
6. Jake Clifford
7. Michael Morgan (C)
8. Matt Scott
9. Jake Granville
10. Jordan McLean
11. Gavin Cooper
12. Coen Hess
13. Josh McGuire
Interchange
14. John Asiata
15. Corey Jensen
16. Mitch Dunn
17. Francis Molo