LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
The North Queensland Cowboys will be taking on the South Sydney Rabbitohs in Perth this Saturday afternoon, marking their first premiership appearance in the city since 1997.
In that game, the Cowboys lost to the Western Reds in a low-scoring match with a final score of 6-4, where their only points were from two John Doyle penalties.
As the Cowboys gear up to face the Rabbitohs, there are four key things to keep in mind:
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The Cowboys will be looking to bounce back from their recent loss to the Wests Tigers, with coach Todd Payten emphasizing the importance of learning from their mistakes and improving their performance.
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The return of star player Jason Taumalolo will provide a significant boost to the Cowboys, with his presence on the field expected to make a big impact on the team's performance.
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The Cowboys will need to be wary of the Rabbitohs' attacking prowess, particularly from players like Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker, who have been in top form this season.
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Despite the challenge posed by the Rabbitohs, the Cowboys will be aiming to secure a win in Perth and continue building momentum as they look to climb up the ladder in the NRL standings.
Overall, the Cowboys will need to be at their best to overcome the Rabbitohs and secure a victory in Perth.
As Payten noted, "We just need to be better with the execution and build some pressure on the opponents." With Taumalolo back in the lineup and a focus on improving their performance, the Cowboys will be looking to put on a strong showing in their first premiership game in Perth in over two decades.