North Queensland Toyota Cowboys Head Coach Todd Payten has named his State of Origin quartet for Sunday afternoon’s clash with the Sydney Roosters at Allianz Stadium.
Tom Dearden, Reuben Cotter, Jeremiah Nanai and Reece Robson will be assessed after Wednesday night’s fixture, with a decision on their ability to face the Roosters to follow.
Suspended duo Viliami Vailea and John Bateman return at centre and second row respectively after missing the loss to The Dolphins.
Coen Hess remains in the starting side with prop Jason Taumalolo set for another stint on the sidelines after reaggravating a calf injury in the warm up prior to Saturday’s game.
Sunday’s game kicks off at 4.05pm.
Cowboys team to play the Sydney Roosters:
2. Rob Derby
3. Zac Laybutt
6. Jaxon Purdue
7. Tom Dearden (c)
9. Reece Robson
10. Coen Hess
11. John Bateman
12. Jeremiah Nanai
13. Reuben Cotter (c)
Interchange
14. Harrison Edwards
15. Sam McIntyre
16. Griffin Neame
17. Tom Mikaele
Reserves
18. Jake Clifford
19. Karl Lawton
20. Kai O’Donnell
21. Kaiden Lahrs
22. Braidon Burns
23. Tom Duffy
24. Emarly Bitungane
