Coach Nathan Brown has named a 19-man squad for Saturday’s match against the North Queensland Cowboys at 1300SMILES Stadium.
Jeremy Smith returns from injury (bicep) and replaces the suspended Korbin Sims.
Dane Gagai has been named to resume at fullback, however he will need to pass a medical following Wednesday night’s Origin match.
Jake Mamo switches back to the wing, replacing Akuila Uate, who has been named to play in reserve grade.
Jaelen Feeney has also been named in the starting line-up while the Club awaits his (ankle) scan results on Wednesday while David Bhana and Pat Mata’utia are added to an extended bench.
The Knights travel to Townsville on Thursday.
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Saturday June 4 – Round 13
North Queensland Cowboys v Newcastle Knights
NYC: 3.15pm
NRL: 5.30pm
Venue: 1300SMILES Stadium
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