North Queensland Cowboys vs St. George Illawarra Dragons – Regular Season – Preview & Prediction | NRL 2022
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THE FACTS
When is North Queensland Cowboys vs St. George Illawarra Dragons on and what time does it start? North Queensland Cowboys vs St. George Illawarra Dragons will take place on Friday 10th June, 2022 – 10:55 (UK)
Where is North Queensland Cowboys vs St. George Illawarra Dragons taking place? North Queensland Cowboys vs St. George Illawarra Dragons will take place at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville, Australia
Where can I get tickets for North Queensland Cowboys vs St. George Illawarra Dragons? Click here for ticket information on 2022 NRL matches
What channel is North Queensland Cowboys vs St. George Illawarra Dragons 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 St. George Illawarra Dragons? 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 responded to being nilled by Penrith Panthers as they produced a great display to see off Gold Coast Titans despite missing a spate of their first choice XIII owing to State of Origin call-ups.
- The Cowboys have now won seven of their last eight games and will be confident of building on that impressive run, although their chances will be increased should the likes of Valentine Holmes and Reuben Cotter be able to back-up after playing their part in a gruelling Origin contest for Queensland on Wednesday.
Starting 13: Drinkwater, Elliot, Tabuai-Fidow, Hiku, Taulagi, Hampton, Townsend, McLean, Robson, Hess, Gilbert, Luki, Taumalolo – Interchanges: Granville, Lemuelu, Taunoa-Brown, Neame – Reserves: Condon, Dearden, Nanai, Bradley, Cotter, Holmes, Frei
Unavailable: Mitchell Dunn, Kyle Dunn
ST. GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS
- St. George Illawarra Dragons made it back-to-back wins and five wins from their last seven thanks to seeing off Canterbury Bulldogs last time out and they will believe that they can record another success here.
- It will not be an easy task for the Dragons against another in-form side and a lot will rest on if Ben Hunt is able to back-up after his Origin exploits but they look to have a fairly settled team at present with only one change listed on Tuesday with Jayden Sullivan named in place of Tyrell Fuimaono.
Starting 13: Ramsey, Mat. Feagai, Suli, Lomax, Moga, Amone, B. Hunt, F. Molo, Mbye, Lawrie, Bird, Sims, De Belin – Interchanges: McCullough, Woods, M. Molo, Sullivan – Reserves: McGuire, Su’A, Reuben, J. Hunt, Kerr
Unavailable: Billy Burns, Mikaele Ravalawa
THE PREDICTION
This should be an intriguing matchup between two in-form teams as North Queensland Cowboys host St. George Illawarra Dragons. The home team have been brilliant all season and responded to a rare loss by comfortably overcoming Gold Coast Titans. They did that without their Origin stars but could have them back on board for this contest which will aid their chances of solidifying their spot in the top four. The Dragons will be a tough opponent to crack having turned the corner of late but the Cowboys appear to have too much quality for the road team and the hosts should prevail.
