Tiana Raftstrand-Smith has been recalled for her first NRLW appearance of the 2025 season for Saturday’s showdown with the Sydney Roosters at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
Suspended to start the season stemming from the All Stars game, Raftstrand-Smith has made four appearances in the BMD Premiership for the Northern Pride. She has been named on the interchange for her Cowboys return.
Abigail Roache remains sidelined with a concussion, resulting in Jakiya Whitfeld and Krystal Blackwell staying at centre and fullback, respectively as per last weekend’s late change.
Tallisha Harden returns to partner China Polata in the second row after missing last weekend’s victory with a quad injury.
Saturday’s game kicks off at 5.15pm
Cowboys team to play Roosters:
2. Ana Malupo
6. Kirra Dibb (c)
9. Emma Manzelmann (c)
10. Makenzie Weale
11. Tallisha Harden
12. China Polata
13. Bree Chester
Interchange
14. Alisha Foord
15. Lily Peacock
17. Essay Banu
Reserves
18. Hailee-Jay Ormond-Maunsell
19. Rosie Kelly
20. Lily Dick
21. Tafao Asaua
