All the late mail, team changes and news for Round 5 of the 2023 NRL Telstra Women’s Premiership.
NRLW Late Mail: Round 5
Cowboys v Sharks, Saturday at Queensland Country Bank Stadium
Cowboys: Tiana Raftstrand-Smith (head knock) returns on the interchange bench and should be right to play after going through concussion protocols. Essay Banu is in the reserves but may come into calculations with Tallisha Harden (knee) failing to finish the match last week.
Sharks: Jada Taylor is no guarantee to line up this week as she continues to manage an ankle injury. If she’s out Emma Tonegato could move to fullback again and Maddie Studdon into the halves. Kiana Takairangi was dropped on Tuesday with Georgia Ravics coming onto the wing for an NRLW debut. Harata Butler took a $400 fine over a one-match ban for a hip-drop tackle and has been included in the 17.
Wests Tigers v Dragons, Saturday at CommBank Stadium
Wests Tigers: Botille Vette-Welsh (head knock) is on track to play after…