Valentine Holmes scored a classy double after the break the Cowboys lead the Rabbitohs 17-0 at half-time at Accor Stadium.
“Holmes has turned this game on its head in two minutes,” Smith said.
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Valentine Holmes raced over to make it 17-0 and put the Cowboys in the box seat.
“Holmes has turned this game on its head in two minutes,” Smith said.
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Drinkwater set up Valentine Holmes for a try after the break to put the Cowboys in command.
“Gee Drinkwater has some speed and skill,” Cronk said.
“That’s his third linebreak today. Hell of a player.”
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The Cowboys extended their lead with a field goal to Scott Drinkwater on half-time to make it 5-0 at the break.
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Murray Taulagi dived over in the corner for the first try of the game after a brilliant long pass from Tom Dearden as the Cowboys took the lead.
“The harbour bridge pass from Dearden to Taulagi,” Cronk said.
“That was brilliant from Dearden.”
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Cameron Murray was sent for a HIA after he stayed down in a tackle from Jake Granville after copping a knee to the head and had to go off for a head injury assessment.
“Cameron Murray will go for a HIA given the way he stayed on the ground,” Smith said.
Murray was not happy to go off for HIA which he was eventually cleared of any concussion.
MATCH PREVIEW
Cody Walker returns from a quad injury as the South Sydney Rabbitohs host the North Queensland Cowboys in a crucial clash at Accor Stadium.
Blake Taaffe again fills in for Latrell Mitchell, who won’t return from a calf injury until Round 21 at the earliest.
Jacob Host comes into the back row, with Jed Cartwright shifting to the bench. Siliva Havili drops out, with Peter Mamouzelos providing cover for Cook on the bench.
Jason Taumalolo has been ruled out, with Jake Granville switching to lock and Reece Robson at hooker.
Val Holmes and Reuben Cotter back up from Origin duties. Jeremiah Nanai and Murray Taulagi also come into the starting side. Zac Laybutt drops out with Holmes’ inclusion. Meanwhile, Heilum Luki’s facial fracture will see Kulikefu Finefeuiaki switch to the bench. Kyle Feldt is 18th man.
Tom Burgess is set to make his return from a back injury via the bench and Jed Cartwright replaces Jacob Host in the second row.
The sixth placed Rabbitohs need to win to keep in touch with the top eight, while the 13th placed Cowboys need a victory to keep in touch with the top eight.
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