Cowboys NRL team list: Round 22 v Titans
North Queensland Toyota Cowboys teenage breakout star Kulikefu Finefeuiaki is set for his first starting berth at NRL level in Sunday’s XXXX Derby showdown with the Gold Coast Titans at Cbus Super Stadium.
Finefeuiaki replaces Jeremiah Nanai in the second-row, with Nanai set for 4-6 weeks on the sidelines with a shoulder injury.
Finefeuiaki has been a revelation in his debut season in first grade, scoring two tries in nine games.
Griffin Neame has also been ruled out for the Titans clash after suffering a head knock in the victory over Parramatta.
Jamayne Taunoa-Brown and Sam McIntyre re-join the side on the interchange.
Sunday’s XXXX Derby kicks off at 4.05pm.
Cowboys team to play Eels:
2. Semi Valemei
4. Peta Hiku
6. Tom Dearden
7. Chad Townsend (c)
9. Reece Robson
10. Coen Hess
11. Luciano Leilua
13. Reuben Cotter
Interchange
14. Jake Granville
16. Jason Taumalolo (c)
17. Sam McIntyre
Reserves
18. Zac Laybutt
19. Kyle Feldt
20. Riley Price
21. Brendan Elliot
22. Mitch Dunn
