Bulldogs side to play Cowboys

Bulldog Corey Hughes has been ruled out for up to three weeks with a hamstring injury and will miss this weeks clash against the Cowboys.

Hughes will be replaced by Tony Grimaldi at starting hooker while 24-year-old Daniel Irvine will cover the position off the interchange bench.

Bulldogs coach Steve Folkes has named the following team to meet the Cowboys this Sunday at Carrara Stadium at 3:00pm.

Bulldogs: Luke Patten, Hazem El Masri, Sonny Bill Williams, Cameron Phelps, Matt Utai, Daniel Holdsworth, Brent Sherwin, Mark O'Meley, Tony Grimaldi, Roy Asotasi, Willie Mason, Andrew Ryan (c), Reni Maitua Interchange: Daniel Irvine, Nate Myles, Chris Armit, Dallas McIlwain