The rivalry between last years NRL grand finalists will ramp up all over again this weekend when the Cowboys meet the Broncos in Townsville.

The last three meetings between the two power clubs have been decided by last minute field goals and Friday nights clash promises to be another “not to be missed” encounter.

North Queensland skipper Johnathon Thurston (pictured) says the keen rivals always save their best for the local derby  and he’ll be getting plenty of field goal practice at training this week.