Jarome Luai has declared he wants to take on the Cowboys next week as speculation swirls that the Panthers could rest the bulk of their squad for the final regular season game in Townsville.
The Panthers have already wrapped up their second minor premiership in three years and there’s no need to risk injuries so close to the finals, but Luai, who returned on Friday night after missing four games with a knee injury, wants to play.
Coach Ivan Cleary may not let him, but at least the five-eighth is keen.