North Queensland Toyota Cowboys representative duo Murray Taulagi and Jeremiah Nanai have been named to return for Saturday’s clash with the Warriors at Mt Smart Stadium.
Taulagi missed the previous two matches with a knee injury, while Nanai has missed the same timeframe through suspension.
Taulagi replaces Brendan Elliot on the wing, while Nanai takes his spot in the second row with Griffin Neame facing two months on the sidelines with a throat injury.
Mitch Dunn continues in the front row with Jordan McLean remaining on the sidelines with a hamstring injury.
Saturday’s game kicks off at 3pm AEST.
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Cowboys team to play Warriors:
2. Kyle Feldt
4. Peta Hiku
6. Tom Dearden
7. Chad Townsend (c)
8. Mitch Dunn
9. Reece Robson
10. Reuben Cotter
11. Coen Hess
12. Jeremiah Nanai
13. Jason Taumalolo (c)
Interchange
14. Jake Granville
15. Tom Chester
17. Riley Price
Reserves
18. Jack Gosiewski
19. Ben Hampton
21. Brendan Elliot
22. Taniela Sadrugu