Fifteen NRL clubs are gearing up for the second match of the season, while the Wests Tigers will play their first NRL match since being awarded their second consecutive wooden spoon.
Unfortunately, several representatives are in doubt to play this weekend including Cameron Munster, Siosifa Talakai, Josh Addo-Carr and Mitchell Moses, among others.
North Queensland Cowboys vs Newcastle Knights
After a dominant win against The Dolphins, the Cowboys are not expected to make any changes for this week. Prop Thomas Mikaele is still pushing for a spot in the team and aism to be called-up in a few weeks.
Projected Round 2 Team: 1.ย Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldtย 3.ย Valentine Holmes 4. Zac Laybuttย 5. Murray Taulagi 6.ย Tom Deardenย 7.ย Chad Townsendย 8.ย Jordan McLeanย 9.ย Reece Robsonย 10.ย Jason Taumaloloย 11.ย Heilum Lukiย 12.ย Jeremiah Nanaiย 13.ย Reuben Cotterย 14.ย Jake Granville 15. Griffin Neame 16. Sam McIntyre 17. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
The Knights are forced to change their backline, with Enari Tuala ruled out with a quad injury. As reported by the Newcastle Herald,Tom Jenkins will replace him, while Jed Cartwright will joinย the team for Dylan Lucas.
Jenkins for Tuala and Cartwright for Lucas https://t.co/aTXIQ03aDf
— Barry Toohey (@BarryToohey) March 11, 2024
Injured hooker Jayden Brailey is also pushing to return from injury, with Adam O'Brien confirming he will either be back in Round 2 or Round 3. If he returns this week, Jack Cogger will drop out of the team.
Projected Round 2 Team: 1.ย Kalyn Ponga 2. Tom Jenkins 3.ย Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhewย 6.ย Tyson Gambleย 7.ย Jackson Hastingsย 8.ย Jacob Saifitiย 9.ย Phoenix Crosslandย 10.ย Leo Thompsonย 11.ย Tyson Frizellย 12.ย Kai Pearce-Paulย 13.ย Adam Elliottย 14.ย Jack Coggerย 15.ย Daniel Saifiti 16. Jed Cartwrightย 17.ย Jack Hetherington
