Billy Slater is reportedly set to welcome back Pat Carrigan and recall Jeremiah Nanai, making two changes to his side that bested the Blues at the MCG.
Kulikefu Finefeuiaki has been dropped, according to Code Sports, while Lindsay Collins will reportedly be omitted due to a concussion suffered against the Broncos.
In their place, Carrigan is set to join the bench alongside Nanai, who delivered a stellar audition to inspire the Cowboys to a shock victory over the Panthers in Round 17.
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Carrigan’s inclusion shapes as a huge boost for Queensland, with the Brisbane skipper previously expected to miss the Suncorp Stadium decider due to an ankle injury.
He will reportedly be named, before having to pass a fitness test before he takes the field – with Slater named a contingency in his squad as the 20th man.
Heilum Luki has reportedly been omitted in place of Corey Horsburgh, with the Raiders gun now set to push for a spot on the six-man bench.
As for Nanai’s inclusion, Queensland legend Cooper Cronk was certain the gun edge forward was deserving of inclusion.
The Cowboys second rower has been in fine form since returning from injury and had his best game of the year on Saturday, setting the tone early with a jarring tackle to force an error from Moses Leota on the first hit-up of the match.
“Did you see what he did to Moses Leota off the kick-off and did you see what he did for that try (in the second half)? There are not too many second rowers in the comp (that can do that),” Cronk said on Fox League.
“I’ve never seen Moses Leota get hit like that. He is in. When he puts it together, he is one of the best back rowers in the competition.”
EXPECTED QUEENSLAND TEAM
1. Kalyn Ponga
2. Selwyn Cobbo
3. Robert Toia
4. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
5. Jojo Fifita
6. Cameron Munster
7. Sam Walker
8. Tom Flegler
9. Harry Grant
10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui
11. Briton Nikora
12. Kurt Capewell
13. Reuben Cotter
14. Max Plath
15. Pat Carrigan
16. Jeremiah Nanai
17. Trent Loiero
18. Reece Walsh
19. Murray Taulagi
20. Corey Horsburgh
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