Head Coach Trent Robinson has named his 21-man squad ahead of Sunday's Central Coast clash with the North Queensland Cowboys in Round 17.

Team List | Round 17

Captain Jake Friend makes his long-awaited return to the field starting at hooker this week, which will see Victor Radley return to the starting lock position and Isaac Liu shuffle to the bench.

Captain Boyd Cordner and James Tedesco will both be rested following Wednesday's State Of Origin decider at ANZ Stadium.

Joseph Manu will retain his position at fullback, while Nat Butcher will once again start in the second row.

Siosiua Taukeiaho returns to the side in the starting line-up, replacing Zane Tetevano who is suspended for the next two NRL matches.

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ROUND 17 SQUAD

1. Joseph Manu

2. Daniel Tupou

3. Latrell Mitchell

4. Brett Morris

5. Ryan Hall

6. Luke Keary

7. Cooper Cronk

8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves

9. Jake Friend (c)

10. Siosiua Taukeiaho

11. Nat Butcher

12. Mitchell Aubusson

13. Victor Radley

INTERCHANGE

14. Isaac Liu

15. Angus Crichton

16. Sitili Tupouniua

17. Poasa Faamausili

RESERVES

18. Lindsay Collins

19. Matt Ikuvalu

20. Lachlan Lam

21. Sam Verrills