State of Origin stars Murray Taulagi and Reece Robson have been named to return for Friday’s clash with the Raiders at GIO Stadium after being rested for last weekend’s showdown against the Warriors.
Taulagi’s return sees Braidon Burns revert to the reserves alongside Harrison Edwards, who makes way for Robson after an impressive effort playing out of position last weekend.
Friday’s game will be the 100th in Cowboys colours for Robson.
Veteran front-rower Jordan McLean has also been named after a calf complaint kept him out of the Warriors fixture.
Co-captain Reuben Cotter shifts to the front row, with Jason Taumalolo returning to the starting side in his customary No.13 jersey.
Friday’s game kicks off at 6pm.
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Cowboys team to play Raiders:
2. Kyle Feldt
6. Tom Dearden (c)
9. Reece Robson
10. Reuben Cotter (c)
11. Heilum Luki
12. Jeremiah Nanai
13. Jason Taumalolo
Interchange
14. Sam McIntyre
15. Tom Mikaele
17. Griffin Neame
Reserves
18. Braidon Burns
19. Harrison Edwards
20. Tom Chester
21. Jaxon Purdue
22. Jamal Shibasaki
