SMH Saturday - Late Mail: Eels v Cowboys

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Parramatta v North Queensland

Venue: Parramatta Stadium.

Time: Tomorrow 3.05pm.

Eels coach Brian Smith has defended the club's role in the withdrawal of Timana Tahu (back) from the Country side after he was ruled out against the Cowboys. "Timana was told he did not have to attend the (Country) medical," he said. Cowboys halfback Chris Sheppard is back from a leg injury in the Queensland Cup.