North Queensland Cowboys vs Penrith Panthers Preview & Prediction | NRL 2024 | Regular Season
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THE FACTS
When is North Queensland Cowboys vs Penrith Panthers on and what time does it start? North Queensland Cowboys vs Penrith Panthers will take place on Saturday 27th April, 2024 - 10:35 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for North Queensland Cowboys vs Penrith Panthers? Click here for ticket information on 2024 NRL matches
What channel is North Queensland Cowboys vs Penrith Panthers on? Sky Sports Arena will be televising selected NRL games in the UK and you can find their schedule here. For Australian broadcasters, you can find a list here
Where can I stream North Queensland Cowboys vs Penrith Panthers? If televised on Sky Sports, then subscribers will be able to stream the match live via Sky Go. Alternatively, the match will be available to subscribers of Watch NRL
THE TEAM NEWS
NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS
- North Queensland Cowboys were embarrassed by Cronulla Sharks last week as they suffered a second loss in succession as well as a third defeat in their last four outings.
- Questions have been asked of the Cowboys all week on the back of that performance but despite calls for major changes to the side, head coach Todd Payten has resisted with Jack Gosieswki an enforced casualty with Thomas Mikaele replacing him in the 17.
Starting 13: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Valentine Holmes 4. Tomas Chester 5. Semi Valemei 6. Tom Dearden 7. Chad Townsend 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 10. Griffin Neame 11. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Reuben Cotter Bench: 14. Jake Granville 15. Jason Taumalolo 16. Sam McIntyre 17. Thomas Mikaele Reserves: 18. Viliami Vailea 19. Jack Gosiewski 20. Marly Bitungane 21. Jamal Shibasaki 22. Jake Clifford
PENRITH PANTHERS
- Penrith Panthers were too good for Wests Tigers last week as they made an immediate return to winning ways to make it four victories from their last five matches.
- The reigning premiers have suffered just one loss in the absence of key man Nathan Cleary and the halfback returns to the side for the first time in Round 3 after he overcame a hamstring injury.
Starting 13: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Izack Tago 4. Taylan May 5. Brian To'o 6. Jarome Luai 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Scott Sorensen 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo Bench: 14. Daine Laurie 15. Lindsay Smith 16. Liam Henry 17. Luke Garner Reserves: 18. Matt Eisenhuth 19. Paul Alamoti 20. Brad Schneider 21. Mavrik Geyer 22. Tyrone Peachey
THE PREDICTION
North Queensland Cowboys come into this clash under some pressure having performed so poorly against Cronulla Sharks last week. There have been accusations levelled at the Cowboys that they don’t want to do the tough stuff in the middle of the pitch and that will become clear against a Penrith Panthers side that will challenge them more than anyone else in the NRL in that department. The Panthers are on a good run of form and with Nathan Cleary back in the side, it is tough to envisage the away side failing to prevail.
TIP: PENRITH PANTHERS -7.5
