nib Newcastle Knights coach Nathan Brown has named his team for the Round 22 clash against North Queensland.
Tim Glasby (head-knock) will miss the match on Saturday.
This means Josh King will line up in the No.13 for what will be his 50th NRL game.
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Connor Watson will start at hooker with Danny Levi moved to the extended bench.
Meanwhile, Herman Ese'ese returns to the team via the bench.
NRL TEAM
1. Kalyn Ponga - Redicrete
2. Kurt Mann - Wellman Strata
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3. Hymel Hunt - BSC
4. Tautau Moga - Newcastle Financial Planning Group
5. Shaun Kenny-Dowall - Triple M
6. Mason Lino - M&J Chickens
7. Mitchell Pearce - Brydens Lawyers
8. David Klemmer - Jennings Print
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9. Connor Watson - O'Bryan Electrical & Solar
10. Daniel Saifiti - Kelly Trotter Motor Group
11. Lachlan Fitzgibbon - Port Hunter Conveyors
12. Mitch Barnett - NBN
13. Josh King - Mine Super
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Interchange:
14. Jacob Saifiti - Triple M
15. Herman Ese'ese - Kelly Trotter Motor Group
16. Sione Mata'utia - O'Bryan Electrical & Solar
17. Aidan Guerra - Port Hunter Conveyors
18. Jamie Buhrer
19. Chris Randall
20. Jirah Momoisea
21. Danny Levi
DETAILS
Saturday, August 17 at McDonald Jones Stadium
NRL kick-off: 3pm
