Final Cowboys NRL team list: Elimination Final v Sharks

North Queensland Toyota Cowboys NRL Head Coach Todd Payten has made a late change to his starting side for tonight's Elimination Final clash with the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks.

John Bateman will start in the second row for Jeremiah Nanai, who returns after missing last weekend with a minor knee injury. 

Kai O'Donnell is the final player to drop out of the squad named on Tuesday. 

Saturday’s game kicks off at 7.50pm.

Cowboys team to play Sharks:

1. Scott Drinkwater

2. Braidon Burns

3. Jaxon Purdue

4. Tom Chester

5. Zac Laybutt

6. Jake Clifford

7. Tom Dearden (c)

8. Griffin Neame

9. Reed Mahoney

10. Jason Taumalolo

11. Heilum Luki

15. John Bateman

13. Reuben Cotter (c)

Interchange

12. Jeremiah Nanai

14. Soni Luke

17. Coen Hess

18. Kaiden Lahrs

19. Ethan King

21. Sam McIntyre