Updated Cowboys NRL team list: Round 26 v Broncos

North Queensland Toyota Cowboys NRL Head Coach Todd Payten has been forced to make a late change for Saturday's clash against the Brisbane Broncos.

Viliami Vailea (hamstring) has been ruled out, with Zac Laybutt to take his place in the centres and Kai O'Donnell being elevated to the bench.

Nic Lenaz and Kaiden Lahrs drop out of the 22-man squad named on Tuesday. 

Saturday’s game kicks off at 7.35pm, following the NRLW fixture against the Roosters at 5.15pm.

Cowboys team to play Broncos:

1. Scott Drinkwater

2. Semi Valemei

3. Jaxon Purdue

14. Zac Laybutt

5. Braidon Burns

6. Jake Clifford

7. Tom Dearden (c)

8. Jordan McLean

9. Reece Robson

10. Jason Taumalolo

11. John Bateman

12. Jeremiah Nanai

13. Reuben Cotter (c)

Interchange

15. Karl Lawton

16. Harrison Edwards

17. Tom Mikaele

18. Kai O’Donnell

Reserves

19. Emarly Bitungane

21. Jaxson Paulo