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Cowboys Finalize Team Lineup with New Signing for Magic Round Clash Against Rabbitohs
North Queensland Cowboys Head Coach Todd Payten has confirmed the team lineup for the upcoming Magic Round showdown against the South Sydney Rabbitohs.
North Queensland Cowboys player Andre Niko is set to make his debut appearance for the club as he steps in to replace the injured Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, who is sidelined with an ankle injury.
Connelly Leumelu has been named as the final player to drop out of the 22-man squad initially announced on Tuesday, with Sam Hoare serving as the 18th man.
The game is scheduled to commence at 7.45pm.
The Cowboys’ starting lineup for the match against the Rabbitohs:
1. Val Holmes
21. Andre Niko
3. Justin O’Neill
4. Kane Bradley
5. Aaron Payne
6. Scott Drinkwater (c)
7. Jake Clifford
8. Tom Gilbert
9. Reuben Cotter
10. Jordan McLean
11. Ben Condon
12. Reece Robson
13. Jason Taumalolo (c)
Interchange:
14. Tom Opacic
15. Emry Pere
16. Jeremiah Nanai
17. Rocco Berry
18th Man:
20. Sam Hoare