In a crucial Round 9 clash at Accor Stadium, the Bulldogs will face the Cowboys, with Josh Curran stepping in for the injured Viliame Kikau.
Cameron Ciraldo confirmed that Curran will start in the second row due to Kikau’s pectoral injury. This marks a significant change for the Bulldogs as they aim to secure a vital win.
Alongside Curran, Enari Tuala returns from a hamstring injury and will take his place on the wing. With this lineup adjustment, Ciraldo hopes to bolster the team’s performance against a formidable Cowboys side.
The Cowboys, managed by Todd Payten, have also made their final adjustments ahead of tonight’s match. Jason Taumalolo is set to make his 294th appearance for the club, tying him with Johnathan Thurston as the most capped player in Cowboys history.
The match kicks off at 6pm, and both teams are eager to improve their standings in the NRL. Kaiden Lahrs has been dropped from the Cowboys’ squad, marking another tactical decision by Payten.
Key facts:
- Cameron Ciraldo has finalised his line-up for the match against the North Queensland Cowboys.
- Josh Curran will start in the second row, replacing the injured Viliame Kikau.
- Enari Tuala will return from a hamstring injury on the wing.
- Todd Payten has finalised the Cowboys squad for the match against the Bulldogs.
- Jason Taumalolo will make his 294th appearance for the Cowboys.
- The match kicks off at 6pm.
- Kaiden Lahrs is the final player to drop out of the Cowboys’ 22-man squad.
- The match is part of Round 9 of the NRL.
As anticipation builds, fans are eager to see how these changes will affect both teams’ dynamics on the field. Todd Payten noted, “Tonight’s game kicks off at 6pm,” emphasizing its importance as they look to capitalize on their home advantage.
