North Queensland Toyota Cowboys trio Zac Laybutt, Griffin Neame and Jeremiah Nanai have been named to return from injury for Saturday’s Elimination Final against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at Allianz Stadium.
Laybutt has been named on the wing after missing the clash against the Raiders with concussion, with Robert Derby dropping out of the squad.
Neame and Nanai return at prop and second row respectively, with Coen Hess and John Bateman reverting to the interchange bench.
Reuben Cotter has been named at lock ahead of facing the NRL Judiciary tonight to contest a high tackle charge. He will miss two matches if unsuccessful.
Saturday’s game kicks off at 7.50pm.
Cowboys team to play Sharks:
3. Jaxon Purdue
4. Tom Chester
5. Zac Laybutt
7. Tom Dearden (c)
9. Reed Mahoney
10. Jason Taumalolo
11. Heilum Luki
12. Jeremiah Nanai
13. Reuben Cotter (c)
Interchange
14. Soni Luke
15. John Bateman
16. Tom Mikaele
17. Coen Hess
18. Kaiden Lahrs
19. Ethan King
20. Kai O’Donnell
21. Sam McIntyre
22. Liam Sutton
