nib Newcastle Knights coach Adam O'Brien has named Bradman Best to to return ahead of Sunday's game against Manly.
Best replaces Gehamat Shibasaki in the centres after a week in isolation due to breaching NRL Apollo protocols.
Herman Ese'ese has been named to start at lock with Tim Glasby rested following a number of HIA's in recent weeks.
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The 31-year-old’s welfare is the Club’s primary focus with the lock requiring specialised medical clearance before being in contention for selection.
Pasami Saulo joins the team in what will be his first appearance for the season.
NRL TEAM
1. Kalyn Ponga brought to you by - East Coast Building and Pest
2. Edrick Lee brought to you by - Reflections Holiday Parks
3. Enari Tuala brought to you by - O'Bryan Electrical & Solar
4. Bradman Best brought to you by - McDonald Jones Homes
5. Hymel Hunt brought to you by - Kelly Suzuki Cardiff
6. Kurt Mann brought to you by - Greg Tapp Printing
7. Mitchell Pearce brought to you by - Wellman Strata
8. David Klemmer brought to you by - M&J Chickens
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9. Andrew McCullough brought to you by - Knights Digital
10. Daniel Saifiti brought to you by - Port Hunter Conveyors
11. Lachlan Fitzgibbon brought to you by - Wests
12. Sione Mata'utia brought to you by - MusclePharm
13. Herman Ese'ese brought to you by - Allara Learning
Interchange:
14. Tex Hoy brought to you by - NBN News
15. Jacob Saifiti brought to you by - Mine Super
16. Aidan Guerra brought to you by - Triple M 102.9
17. Pasami Saulo brought to you by - Brydens Lawyers
18. Tautau Moga
19. Brodie Jones
20. Phoenix Crossland
21. Josh King
DETAILS
Date: Sunday, July 5
Location: Lottoland
NRL kick-off: 4:05pm
