The Newcastle Knights has named a 19-man squad for Sunday’s NSW Cup Grand Final against the Penrith Panthers at Allianz Stadium.
The side is unchanged from Sunday’s preliminary final with the addition of James Elias and Toka Likiliki to an extended bench.
Michael Dobson, who injured his foot last weekend, will need to pass a fitness test later in the week to play in Sunday’s match.
The Knights and Panthers have played against each other on two occasions already this season, with a win each. The Knights won the first match in Round 1 in Penrith before the Panthers won the second encounter in Round 9.
The winner of the NSW Cup Grand Final plays for the National Championship against Queensland's Intrust Super Cup premiers a week later on October 5, prior to the NRL Grand Final at ANZ Stadium.
NSW Cup Team
1. Nathan Ross
22. Josh Mantellato
3. Brayden Wiliame
4. Pat Mata’utia
5. Chanel Mata’utia
6. Matt Minto
7. Michael Dobson
8. Sam Mataora
9. Chad Redman
10. Pat Vaivai
11. Clint Newton
18. Timana Tahu
13. Matt Hilder (c)
Interchange
14. Travis Waddell
15. Tyler Randell
16. Michael Steele
17. Brenton Horwood
25. James Elias
30. Toka Likiliki
NSW CUP GRAND FINAL
Newcastle Knights v Penrith Panthers
Sunday September 28
Gates open: 10.30am
NSW Cup kick off: 3.10pm
Venue: Allianz Stadium
Tickets: CLICK HERE
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