Fox Sports have selected what they predict to be the Newcastle Knights side for the opening round of the 2020 NRL season.
According to the Fox Sports scribes Mark St John and Darcie Mcdonald, Phoenix Crossland is a “likely starter” as Mitchell Pearce’s halves partner.
Bradman Best and Tautau Moga will form a new look centre combination, while former skipper Sione Mata’utia’s versatility looks set to earn him a bench spot.
FOX SPORTS PREDICTED ROUND ONE TEAM
1. Kalyn Ponga
2. Edrick Lee
3. Bradman Best
4. Tautau Moga
5. Hymel Hunt
6. Phoenix Crossland
7. Mitchell Pearce
8. David Klemmer
9. Jayden Brailey
10. Daniel Saifiti
11. Lachlan Fitzgibbon
12. Mitchell Barnett
13. Tim Glasby
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14. Connor Watson
15. Aidan Guerra
16. Herman Ese’ese
17. Sione Mata’utia
