North Queensland Toyota Cowboys head coach Paul Green has made one change to his 21-man squad for the Round 7 showdown against the Titans, with forward Sam Hoare replacing young halfback Jake Clifford on the extended bench.

Hoare, who debuted for the Cowboys in 2014 and played four games for the club last season, has been in terrific form for the Mackay Cutters in the Queensland Cup.

The 26-year is averaging 87 running metres and 23 tackles an outing through six appearances for the Cutters.

The remainder of Green’s squad remains unchanged with Lachlan Coote named for his second game of the season after making a successful return from a hamstring injury in Round 6.

Coote ran for 160 metres from 19 carries in his season debut – the third most of any Cowboys player.

Ben Hampton retains his spot in the centres after another gutsy display in Round 6, which included a try on full time.

Utility Te Maire Martin joins John Asiata, Corey Jensen and Ethan Lowe on the interchange bench.

Saturday’s game kicks off at 7.30pm.

North Queensland Toyota Cowboys v Gold Coast Titans

Round 7, 2018 NRL Telstra Premiership

7.30pm, Saturday 21 April, 1300SMILES Stadium

Tickets: ticketek.com.au

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1. Lachlan Coote

2. Kyle Feldt

3. Justin O'Neill

4. Ben Hampton

5. Antonio Winterstein

6. Michael Morgan

7. Johnathan Thurston (c)

8. Matthew Scott (c)

9. Jake Granville

10. Scott Bolton

11. Gavin Cooper

12. Coen Hess

13. Jason Taumalolo

Interchange:

14. Te Maire Martin

15. John Asiata

16. Corey Jensen

17. Ethan Lowe

Reserves:

18. Francis Molo

19. Javid Bowen

20. Enari Tuala

21. Sam Hoare