McDonald Jones Stadium will play host to Sunday's Round 15 NRL game between Newcastle Knights and Nth Qld Cowboys. The game kicks off at 4:05 pm with Newcastle Knights heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Newcastle Knights vs. Nth Qld Cowboys game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday August 23, 2020 at 4:05 pm
Where: McDonald Jones Stadium
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Newcastle Knights vs North Queensland Cowboys Odds
Newcastle Knights vs North Queensland Cowboys Preview
The Knights remain at home for the third week in a row as they look to extend their winning streak to three against the struggling Cowboys.
Newcastle had their hands full last week with the Sea Eagles but ultimately did just enough to squeak out a 26-24 victory thanks to some late brilliance from Enari Tuala and Kalyn Ponga.
Despite what their record suggests, the Cowboys could follow Manly’s lead by giving the Knights more than they bargained for.
North Queensland put in a spirited 80-minute performance last week against South Sydney, one they are sure to build on with a few big names slowly returning from injury.
The Knights, like most clubs, are battered and bruised as they carry on without Bradman Best for the foreseeable future.
North Queensland, meanwhile, looked much steadier last week with Michael Morgan back in the side, although the Cowboys will have to wait at least another week for Valentine Holmes to return.
The Cowboys made short work of the Knights when they met back in Round 7 winning 32-20, and although a lot has changed since then, it wouldn’t be surprising if North Queensland kept this game close.
Don’t forget, Newcastle trailed Manly 12-0 in the first half last week, raising alarm bells against a Cowboys side that put up 30 points in their loss to the Rabbitohs.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Newcastle Knights to win at $1.31 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Hymel Hunt at $8.00.
Newcastle Knights vs North Queensland Cowboys Teams
Knights team: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Starford To’a 3. Enari Tuala 4. Gehamat Shibasaki 5. Hymel Hunt 6. Blake Green 7. Mitchell Pearce 8. David Klemmer 9. Kurt Mann 10. Jacob Saifiti 11. Lachlan Fitzgibbon 12. Aidan Guerra 13. Mitchell Barnett 14. Phoenix Crossland 15. Herman Ese’ese 16. Josh King 17. Pasami Saulo 18. Brodie Jones 19. Tex Hoy 20. Chris Randall 21. Jirah Momoisea
Cowboys team: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Tom Opacic 4. Connelly Lemuelu 5. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 6. Ben Hampton 7. Michael Morgan 8. Josh Mcguire 9. Reece Robson 10. Jordan McLean 11. Mitchell Dunn 12. Coen Hess 13. Jason Taumalolo 14. Reuben Cotter 15. John Asiata 16. Emry Pere 17. Francis Molo 18. Shane Wright 19. Jake Clifford 20. Corey Jensen 22. Justin O’Neill