The Sydney Roosters are set for their second Interstate battle in as many weeks when they take on the North Queensland Cowboys for their first match at the all new Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
Both sides look to return to the winners list in Round 9 as we approach the midway point of the shortened 2020 regular season.
In a battle that will be best won up front, these are two sides that do anything but lack size when it comes to their forward packs.
Let's check out all the key numbers and info you need to know heading into a big Thursday night battle between the Cowboys and Roosters.
GAME INFO
Cowboys v Roosters
Thursday, July 9th
Queensland Country Bank Stadium
Kick off: 7:50pm
HASHTAGS: #ShowYourTricolours #EastsToWin #NRLCowboysRoosters
BROADCAST: Channel Nine, Fox League (502 on Foxtel), Kayo Sports, NRL App
Match: Cowboys v Roosters
Round 9 -
home Team
Cowboys
away Team
Roosters
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-FidowFullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
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Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle FeldtWinger for Roosters is number 2 Ryan Hall
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Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Connelly LemueluCentre for Roosters is number 3 Josh Morris
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Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Esan MarstersCentre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu
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Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Valentine HolmesWinger for Roosters is number 21 Matt Ikuvalu
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Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Scott DrinkwaterFive-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary
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Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Jake CliffordHalfback for Roosters is number 7 Kyle Flanagan
Forwards
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Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Josh McGuireProp for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
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Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece RobsonHooker for Roosters is number 9 Jake Friend
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Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Francis MoloProp for Roosters is number 10 Siosiua Taukeiaho
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2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Shane Wright2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Angus Crichton
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2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Coen Hess2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Mitchell Aubusson
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Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Jason TaumaloloLock for Roosters is number 13 Nat Butcher
Interchange
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Ben HamptonInterchange for Roosters is number 14 Lachlan Lam
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Tom GilbertInterchange for Roosters is number 15 Sitili Tupouniua
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Peter HolaInterchange for Roosters is number 16 Poasa Faamausili
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Gavin CooperInterchange for Roosters is number 17 Lindsay Collins
Match Officials
- Referee: Adam Gee
- Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
- Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
- Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell
Last updated:
TEAM NEWS
Cowboys: Coach Paul Green has made changes to his backline, recalling Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow at fullback, moving Valentine Holmes to the wing, re-calling Connelly Lemuelu at centre with Justin O'Neill injured and Tom Opacic dropping out. Tom Gilbert replaces Reuben Cotter on the bench.
Roosters: Daniel Tupou and skipper Boyd Cordner are out. Ryan Hall starts on the wing and Mitch Aubusson in the back row with Lachlan Lam joining the interchange bench.
GAME IN FOCUS
Game In Focus | Cowboys 2017
