North Queensland Toyota Cowboys middle forward Jordan McLean (hamstring) has been ruled out of Saturday's trial against the Brisbane Broncos at Dolphin Stadium, Redcliffe.
McLean is expected to be fit for the club's season opener against the Penrith Panthers on March 13.
Co-captain Jason Taumalolo will shift to prop, with Reuben Cotter set to start at lock.
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Cowboys team to play Broncos:
2. Kyle Feldt
6. Michael Morgan (c)
8. Francis Molo
9. Reece Robson
13. Jason Taumalolo (c)
11. Mitch Dunn
12. Coen Hess
21. Reuben Cotter
Interchange
14. Jake Granville
15. Lachlan Burr
16. Peter Hola
17. Corey Jensen
18. Shane Wright
19. Ben Hampton
20. Murray Taulagi
22. Esan Marsters