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North Queensland Toyota Cowboys trio Zac Laybutt, Griffin Neame and Jeremiah Nanai have been named to return from injury for Saturday’s Elimination Final against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at Allianz Stadium. Laybutt has been named on the wing after missing the clash against the Raiders with concussion, with Robert Derby dropping out of the squad. Neame and Nanai return at prop and second row respectively, with Coen Hess and John Bateman reverting to the interchange bench. Reuben Cotter has been named at lock ahead of facing the NRL Judiciary tonight to contest a high tackle charge. He will miss two matches if unsuccessful. Saturday’s game kicks off at 7.50pm. Cowboys team to play Sharks: 3. Jaxon Purdue 4. Tom Chester 5. Zac Laybutt 7. Tom Dearden (c) 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Jason Taumalolo 11. Heilum Luki 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Reuben Cotter (c) Interchange 14. Soni Luke 15. John Bateman 16. Tom Mikaele 17. Coen Hess 18. Kaiden Lahrs 19. Ethan King 20. Kai O’Donnell 21. Sam McIntyre 22. Liam Sutton