The Bulldogs will face the Cowboys in Round 9 on Friday night, marking Rugby League's return to Accor Stadium after a two-week road trip.
This match presents a crucial chance for Cameron Ciraldo's team to bounce back from two disappointing losses, while the Cowboys seek their sixth win following a thrilling defeat of the Sharks.
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the last encounter was intense, with the Bulldogs edging a 12-8 victory in Townsville, thanks to Jethro Rinakama's debut try.
As the State of Origin period nears, this clash serves as an audition for Jacob Preston and Heilum Luki, who hope to secure spots in the Blues and Maroons squads.
Both players have been impactful this season, with Preston scoring three tries and Luki four. Preston leads in line breaks, with six to Luki's five.
The two athletes showcase balanced statistics, averaging 103 and 108 metres respectively, and both have tackle efficiencies over 90%.
Remarkably, they are close in career appearances-Preston at 67 and Luki at 65-and both were born in 2001.