The Brisbane Broncos will go into Friday nights semi final clash with the Cowboys without star centre James Roberts.

Roberts was suspended by the NRL judiciary after being charged with contrary conduct for his kick at Titans forward Ryan Simpkins last week.

Former Bronco Jharal Yow Yeh (pictured) says while the club can ill afford to lose a player with Roberts strike power, he’s confident Brisbane has the talent to cover for the loss of the suspended Roberts.