The Dick Smith Auckland Nines tournament’s draw has been finalised, which kicks off in five days time.
The Newcastle Knights are in ‘Pool Blue’, along with the Wests Tigers, Cronulla Sharks and the Gold Coast Titans.
Chanel Mata'utia has been ruled out of the Nines after he sustained an ankle injury in Saturday's trial match at Hunter Stadium. Adam Cuthbertson joins the 16-man squad.
Below is the full schedule, along with the squads announced to date in Pool Blue.
NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS SQUAD: 1. Adam Cuthbertson, 2. Jake Mamo, 3. Dane Gagai, 4. Joseph Leilua, 5. Akuila Uate, 6. Jarrod Mullen (c), 7. Tyrone Roberts, 8. Willie Mason, 9. Adam Clydsdale, 10. Chris Houston, 11. Beau Scott, 12. Robbie Rochow, 13. Jeremy Smith, 14. Michael Dobson, 15. Alex McKinnon, 16. Zane Tetevano.
CRONULLA SHARKS SQUAD: 1. Nathan Gardner, 2. Nathan Stapleton, 3. Blake Ayshford, 4. Jonathan Wright, 5. Sosaia Feki, 6. Todd Carney, 7. Daniel Holdsworth, 8. Andrew Fifita, 9. Michael Lichaa, 10. Sam Tagataese, 11. Wade Graham, 12. Matt Prior, 13. Paul Gallen, 14. Ricky Leutele, 15. Tupou Sopoaga, 16. Fa’amau Brown.
WEST TIGERS SQUAD: 1. James Tedesco 2. David Nofoaluma 3. Pat Richards 4. Bodene Thompson 5. Marika Koroibete 6. Mitchell Moses 7. Blake Austin 8. Aaron Woods 9. Robbie Farah (c) 10. Martin Taupau 11. Cory Paterson 12. Curtis Sironen 13. Adam Blair 14. Manaia Cherrington 15. Kurtis Rowe 16. James Gavet
GOLD COAST TITANS: 1. William Zillman, 2. Brad Tighe, 3. David Mead, 4. Kevin Gordon, 5. Albert Kelly, 6. Greg Bird, 7. Ashley Harrison, 8. Anthony Don, 9. Paul Carter, 10. Kalifa Faifai Loa, 11. Brad Takairangi, 12. Mark Minichiello, 13. Maurice Blair, 14. Luke Bailey, 15. Siuatonga Likiliki, 16. David Taylor.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15
Game 1 —Sharks vs. Knights, 10:35am
Game 2 — Wests Tigers vs. Titans, 11:00am
Game 3 —Roosters vs. Eels, 11:25am
Game 4 — Broncos vs. Bulldogs, 11:50am
Game 5 — Warriors vs. Raiders, 12:25pm
Game 6 — Sea Eagles vs. Cowboys, 12:50pm
Game 7 — Storm vs. Panthers, 1:15pm
Game 8 — Rabbitohs vs. Dragons, 1:40pm
Game 9 — Sharks vs. Wests Tigers, 2:20pm
Game 10 — Knights vs. Titans, 2:45pm
Game 11 — Roosters vs. Broncos, 3:10pm
Game 12 — Eels vs. Bulldogs, 3:35pm
Game 13 — Warriors vs. Sea Eagles, 4:10pm
Game 14 — Raiders vs. Cowboys, 4:35pm
Game 15 — Storm vs. Rabbitohs, 5:00pm
Game 16 — Panthers vs. Dragons, 5:25pm
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16
Game 17 — Sharks vs. Titans, 10:00am
Game 18 — Knights vs. Wests Tigers, 10:25am
Game 19 — Roosters vs. Bulldogs, 10:50am
Game 20 — Eels vs. Broncos, 11:15am
Game 21 — Warriors vs. Cowboys, 11:45am
Game 22 — Raiders vs. Sea Eagles, 12:10pm
Game 23 — Storm vs. Dragons, 12:35pm
Game 24 — Panthers vs. Rabbitohs, 1:00pm
Game 25 — Quarter-final 1 (1st Pool Blue vs. 2nd Pool Green), 1:30pm
Game 26 — Quarter-final 2 (1st Pool Green vs. 2nd Pool Blue), 1:55pm
Game 27 — Quarter-final 3 (1st Pool Yellow vs. 2nd Pool Red), 2:20pm
Game 28 — Quarter-final 4 (1st Pool Red vs. 2nd Pool Yellow), 2:45pm
Game 29 — Semi-final 1 (Winner QF1 vs. Winner QF2), 3:45pm
Game 30 — Semi-final 2 (Winner QF3 vs. Winner QF4), 4:10pm
Game 31 — Grand Final (Winner SF1 vs. Winner SF2), 5:30pm
NOTE: All games will be broadcast live via Fox Sports, although check local guides. Times listed above are in AEDT — two hours behind local time.
Knights forward Beau Scott previews the Nines, CLICK HERE to watch the interview.
Meanwhile, the Knights and Sydney Roosters will play a NSW Cup and NYC trial this Saturday.
Newcastle Knights v Sydney Roosters
Date: Saturday February 15
NYC kick off: 4.45pm
NSW Cup kick off: 6.30pm
Venue: Morrie Breen, Wyong
Entry is free
