The Cowboys take on the Dolphins in a must-win game on Friday night to keep their finals hopes alive.
The Cowboys clicked into gear halfway through the season, going on a six-game winning streak including back-to-back wins over the Storm and Panthers.
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But they’re now coming off a three-game losing streak that’s seen them slump to 10th on the ladder.
A win will move them one spot to ninth before a tough clash with the defending premiers, Penrith next weekend.
As for the Dolphins, injuries has hit the squad hard and they’ve only managed just one win in their last 10 games — but five of those have been by just 10 points or less.
They get a bit of relief with Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Connelly Lemuelu and Kenny Bromwich all returning from head knocks.
But skipper Jesse Bromwich is out with a groin injury and winger Robert Jennings joins him on the sideline with a knee injury.
The Cowboys have copped an untimely blow with Jeremiah Nanai succumbing to a shoulder injury and Semi Valemei also unavailable due to a knee injury.
Heilum Luki will start in Nanai’s place with Kulikefu Finefeuiaki joining the bench. Murray Taulagi pushes out to Valemei’s wing and Zac Laybutt joins the centres.
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