Dragons Make Four Changes for Cowboys Clash

Dragons Coach Nathan Brown has this week made four changes to his side to take on the Cowboys this Saturday night at Dairy Farmers Stadium.

Front rower Dan Hunt comes into the starting side replacing Justin Poore who is out with a shoulder injury. Renown United junior Jason Nightingale also returns from injury replacing Tom Hewitt on the wing.

Back rowers Corey Payne and Ashton Sims have also been named on a five man interchange bench for the clash.

Unavailable Dragons are: Wes Naiqama (Knee), Dean Young (Knee), Brett Morris (Shoulder), Keith Lulia (Groin), Justin Poore (Shoulder), Sam Isemonger (Hand) and Ben Ellis (Hamstring).

NRL Dragons v North Queensland Cowboys 7.30pm Saturday 18 August Dairy Farmers Stadium Coach: Nathan Brown

1. Ben HORNBY 2. Jason NIGHTINGALE 3. Chase STANLEY 4. Matt COOPER 5. Josh MORRIS 6. Mark GASNIER 7. Jamie SOWARD 8. Dan HUNT 9. Simon WOOLFORD 10. Jason RYLES (c) 11. Beau SCOTT 12. Chris HOUSTON 13. Ben CREAGH 14. Adam PEEK 15. Ashton SIMS 16. Corey PAYNE 17. Rangi CHASE 18. Lagi SETU

Premier League Dragons v Newtown Jets 3.00pm Saturday 18 August Henson Park Coach: Steven Price

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