North Queensland Cowboys vs Penrith Panthers – Regular Season – Preview & Prediction | NRL 2023

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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 Friday 16th June, 2023 – 11:00 (UK)

Where is North Queensland Cowboys vs Penrith Panthers taking place? North Queensland Cowboys vs Penrith Panthers will take place at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville, Australia

Where can I get tickets for North Queensland Cowboys vs Penrith Panthers? Click here for ticket information on 2023 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 come into this on the back of a superb victory over Melbourne Storm in what was their best display of the season by a large margin.
• The Cowboys were excellent in that contest and will hope the bye week has not disrupted their efforts to back that up, although they will be without their Origin contingent once again with Reece Robson also receiving a call-up for game 2.

Starting 13: Drinkwater, Feldt, Laybutt, Hiku, Valemei, Dearden, Townsend, McLean, Granville, Hess, Leilua, Luki, Taumalolo – Interchanges: McIntyre, Neame, Taunoa-Brown, Finefeuiaki – Reserves: Elliot, Price, Dunn, Duffy, Bourke

Unavailable: James Tamou (Injured), Tom Chester (Injured), Jeremiah Nanai (Origin), Murray Taulagi (Origin), Reece Robson (Origin), Reuben Cotter (Origin), Valentine Holmes (Origin)

PENRITH PANTHERS

• Penrith Panthers continued their superb turnaround in form as they made it five successive victories with a convincing success against Sydney Roosters last week.
• The Panthers were brilliant as they claimed the 6-30 win and will be confident of keeping their winning streak intact, although they too will be without a handful of players owing to State of Origin.

Starting 13: Edwards, Turuva, Tago, Peachey, Jenkins, Salmon, Cogger, Leota, Kenny, Fisher-Harris, Sorensen, Hosking, Eisenhuth – Interchanges: Luke, L. Smith, Leniu, Garner – Reserves: Cole, Henry, Geyer, Blacker, McLean

Unavailable: Taylan May (Injured), Nathan Cleary (Injured), Brian To’o (Origin), Isaah Yeo (Origin), Jarome Luai (Origin), Liam Martin (Origin), Stephen Crichton (Origin)

THE PREDICTION

This game will feature two weakened teams owing to State of Origin call-ups but there is still a lot of talent on the field with both looking to build on impressive showings last time out. North Queensland Cowboys earned a first win in three as they overran Melbourne Storm while Penrith Panthers made it five straight successes thanks to a comfortable victory over Sydney Roosters. This is a tough game to call with so many stars out but the Panthers are enjoying the better campaign and look to have the talent in reserve to get the job done in this matchup.