nib Newcastle Knights coach Nathan Brown has named his team for the Round 5 clash against Manly at McDonald Jones Stadium.
James Gavet is set to return from a sternum injury on Saturday evening.
The Samoan International has been named in the front row alongside David Klemmer.
This change moves Tim Glasby to lock and Mitch Barnett on the bench.
Connor Watson has been included on the extended bench in jersey No.19.
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NRL TEAM
1. Kalyn Ponga - Redicrete
2. Edrick Lee - Wellman Strata
3. Hymel Hunt - BSC
4. Jesse Ramien - Newcastle Financial Planning Group
5. Shaun Kenny-Dowall - Triple M
6. Mason Lino - O'Bryan Electrical & Solar
7. Mitchell Pearce - Brydens Lawyers
8. David Klemmer - Jennings Print
9. Danny Levi - M&J Chickens
10. James Gavet - O'Bryan Electrical & Solar
11. Lachlan Fitzgibbon - Port Hunter Conveyors
12. Sione Mata'utia - NBN
13. Tim Glasby - Mine Super
Interchange:
14. Kurt Mann - Triple M
15. Aidan Guerra - Kelly Trotter Motor Group
16. Daniel Saifiti - NBN
17. Mitch Barnett - Port Hunter Conveyors
18. Josh King
19. Connor Watson
20. Herman Ese'ese
21. Tautau Moga
DETAILS
Saturday, April 13, at McDonald Jones Stadium
Gates open: 12.30pm
Canterbury Cup kick-off: 12.45pm
Jersey Flegg kick-off: 3.05pm
NRL kick-off: 5.30pm