The Late Mail: Cowboys v Dragons

North Queensland Cowboys v St George Illawarra Dragons

North Queensland Cowboys v St George Illawarra Dragons

The North Queensland Cowboys remain as named from their 24-hour update which means that Tom Duffy will partner Tom Dearden in the halves while Englishman John Bateman starts in the second row for the hosts. Jaxon Paulo is the 18th man.

For St George Illawarra Dragons, they have shuffled the side which was named earlier this week. David Klemmer and Blake Lawrie will be the starting props which sees Emre Guler shifted to the bench. Back Nick Tsougranis is their reserve for the contest. 

North Queensland Cowboys

1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Robert Derby 3. Jaxon Purdue 4. Zac Laybutt 5. Braidon Burns 6. Thomas Duffy 7. Tom Dearden 8. Harrison Edwards 9. Reece Robson 10. Griffin Neame 11. John Bateman 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Reuben Cotter 14. Karl Lawton 15. Kaiden Lahrs 16. Kai O'Donnell 17. Coen Hess 18. Jaxson Paulo

St George Illawarra Dragons

1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Tyrell Sloan 3. Moses Suli 4. Mathew Feagai 5. Corey Allan 6. Lyhkan King-Togia 7. Kyle Flanagan 15. Blake Lawrie 9. Damien Cook 10. David Klemmer 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Jaydn Su'A 13. Jack de Belin 14. Jacob Liddle 8. Emre Guler 16. Hamish Stewart 17. Michael Molo 18. Nicholas Tsougranis