After getting back on track last week with a win over Wests Tigers, the Warriors head to Newcastle with the Knights in their sights.
With a new-look spine that had NSW Cup performers Tanah Boyd (halfback) and Taine Tuaupiki (fullback) step in after injuries forced a reshuffle, the Warriors were still able to click into gear to post a strong 34-14 win.
Newcastle however fell to the Storm last week despite getting out to an early lead which they were able to take into halftime.
However, despite a late try from Fletcher Hunt playing in only his second game at fullback this season, they were unable to match it with the Storm in the second and will be hoping to muscle up against the visitors this week.
Match: Knights v Warriors
Round 20 -
home Team
Knights
13th Position
away Team
Warriors
4th Position
Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Team News
Knights: Dane Gagai will captain the side from fullback, after making a late switch to the position prior to last week's game. Fletcher Hunt will start in the centres as he did last Saturday. The loss of Dylan Lucas to a foot injury has seen Brodie Jones come into the starting side, with Tyson Gamble the new face on the bench. Tyson Frizell has also shifted to the interchange, with Phoenix Crossland named to start at lock. Jayden Brailey moves to hooker as a result.
Warriors: Just one change to the side that defeated the Wests Tigers last week, with Kurt Capewell making his return from Origin duties in the centres. Capewell replaces Rocco Berry, who injured his shoulder on Sunday afternoon.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Knights is number 1 Dane GagaiFullback for Warriors is number 1 Taine Tuaupiki
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Winger for Knights is number 2 Dominic YoungWinger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
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Centre for Knights is number 3 Fletcher HuntCentre for Warriors is number 3 Adam Pompey
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Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman BestCentre for Warriors is number 4 Kurt Capewell
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Winger for Knights is number 5 Greg MarzhewWinger for Warriors is number 5 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
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Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Jackson HastingsFive-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Chanel Harris-Tavita
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Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jack CoggerHalfback for Warriors is number 7 Tanah Boyd
Forwards
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Prop for Knights is number 8 Jacob SaifitiProp for Warriors is number 8 James Fisher-Harris
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Hooker for Knights is number 9 Jayden BraileyHooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan
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Prop for Knights is number 10 Leo ThompsonProp for Warriors is number 10 Jackson Ford
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2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Brodie Jones2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Leka Halasima
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2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Kai Pearce-Paul2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Marata Niukore
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Lock for Knights is number 13 Phoenix CrosslandLock for Warriors is number 13 Erin Clark
Interchange
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Interchange for Knights is number 14 Tyson GambleInterchange for Warriors is number 14 Te Maire Martin
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Interchange for Knights is number 15 Mat CrokerInterchange for Warriors is number 15 Jacob Laban
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Interchange for Knights is number 16 Tyson FrizellInterchange for Warriors is number 16 Demitric Vaimauga
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Interchange for Knights is number 17 Jermaine McEwenInterchange for Warriors is number 17 Tanner Stowers-Smith
Reserves
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Replacement for Knights is number 18 Thomas CantReplacement for Warriors is number 18 Samuel Healey
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Reserve for Knights is number 19 James SchillerReserve for Warriors is number 20 Eddie Ieremia-Toeava
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Reserve for Knights is number 20 Elijah Salesa-LeaumoanaReserve for Warriors is number 21 Bunty Afoa
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Reserve for Knights is number 21 Jack HetheringtonReserve for Warriors is number 22 Ali Leiataua
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Reserve for Knights is number 22 Kyle McCarthyReserve for Warriors is number 23 Kayliss Fatialofa
Knights Ins
- Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana
- Jack Hetherington
- James Schiller
- Kyle McCarthy
- Tyson Gamble
Warriors Ins
- Ali Leiataua
- Bunty Afoa
- Kayliss Fatialofa
- Kurt Capewell
- Samuel Healey
Knights Outs
- Dylan Lucas
Warriors Ins
- Rocco Berry
Match Officials
- Referee: Grant Atkins
- Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
- Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
- Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Knights have lost seven of their last eight games at McDonald Jones Stadium.
- The Warriors have won three of their past four games against the Knights.
- Knights centre Bradman Best will make his 100th NRL appearance.
- The Warriors have won six from eight in Australia this season.
- Knights winger Dominic Young has scored 26 tries in 27 games at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the
