LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
Match Preview: NRL Round 13 vs Cowboys
Wests Tigers are set to face the Cowboys in Townsville this weekend, aiming to return to the winners' circle.
Heath Mason joins the Tigers as five-eighth for his second NRL game this season, marking his first appearance in the halves at this level.
The Cowboys have named all four of their Origin representatives to back up from Wednesday's match.
However, they will be without Murray Taulagi and Jason Taumalolo, both sidelined due to calf injuries.
Historically, the Wests Tigers hold the edge in their head-to-head record against the Cowboys, leading with 24 wins to the Cowboys' 22.
Despite this advantage, Wests have struggled at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, securing only one victory from four matches there, with their lone win at the venue occurring in Round 22, 2021.