Cowboys
19
Match Complete
Broncos
18
V. Holmes | 77 | |||
V. Holmes | 76 | |||
J. Taumalolo | 74 | |||
62 | J. Isaako | |||
61 | J. Arthars | |||
C. Lemuelu | 55 | |||
V. Holmes | 40 | |||
34 | J. Isaako | |||
33 | R. Kennedy | |||
8 | J. Isaako | |||
7 | X. Coates | |||
V. Holmes | 5 | |||
K. Feldt | 3 |
3 | Tries | 3 | ||
2 | Conversions | 3 | ||
1 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
1 | Field Goals | 0 |
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One of the NRL’s most heated rivalries will renew when the North Queensland Cowboys battle the Brisbane Broncos in another ‘Queensland-off’. Follow the match from Townsville with with live scores on The Roar from 7:35pm (AEST).
The Broncos’ remarkable comeback from a 22-0 deficit against the Titans last week was the biggest in club history, and a rare bright spot in a gloomy past few years at the club.
Off-field, the mood has been soured amid speculation gun youngster Xavier Coates could jump ship to the Melbourne Storm next season, though coach Kevvie Walters remains confident he will remain loyal.
Having won three of their last five, the Cowboys’ form was dented by their disappointing loss to the Warriors in Gosford. Captain and talisman Jason Taumalolo’s return is sorely needed as Todd Payten and his charges look to continue their rise up the ladder.
History is on the line for the Broncos in Townsville. A victory would be their 500th at first-grade level since their first season in 1988. To do it over their fiercest rivals and 2015 grand final conquerors would taste very sweet indeed.
Kick-off: 7:35pm (AEST)
Venue: Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
TV: Fox League
Live stream: Kayo Sports, Foxtel Now, Foxtel Go
Odds: Cowboys $1.60, Broncos $2.34 (odds via PlayUp)
Cowboys
1. Valentine Holmes, 2. Kyle Feldt, 3. Javid Bowen, 4. Connelly Lemuelu, 5. Murray Taulagi, 6. Scott Drinkwater, 7. Jake Clifford, 8. Coen Hess, 9. Reece Robson, 10. Jordan McLean, 11. Shane Wright, 12. Ben Condon, 13. Jason Taumalolo (c)
Bench/Reserves: 14. Jake Granville, 15. Lachlan Burr, 16. Francis Molo, 17. Corey Jensen | 18. Peter Hola, 19. Mitchell Dunn, 20. Tom Gilbert, 21. Kane Bradley
Broncos
1. Jamayne Isaako, 2. Xavier Coates, 3. Herbie Farnworth, 4. Jesse Arthars, 5. Corey Oates, 6. Anthony Milford, 7. Tyson Gamble, 8. Matthew Lodge, 9. Jake Turpin, 10. Payne Haas, 11. Jordan Riki, 12. Tevita Pangai Jnr, 13. Patrick Carrigan (c)
Bench/Reserves: 14. Danny Levi, 15. Thomas Flegler, 16. Ethan Bullemor, 17. Rhys Kennedy | 18. Dale Copley, 19. Brendan Piakura, 20. Tesi Niu, 21. John Asiata
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