Squad Update: Fitzgibbon, Hoy verdict ahead of Roosters clash

nib Newcastle Knights Head Coach Adam O'Brien has trimmed his team list 24 hours out from our clash with the Roosters at McDonald Jones Stadium.

Lachlan Fitzgibbon and Tex Hoy come out of the side this week, leaving Pasami Saulo and Phoenix Crossland on standby on the extended bench.

There are no further changes to the 17 at this stage.

O'Brien will confirm the team one hour prior to kick off tomorrow.

TEAM LIST:

1. Kalyn Ponga 

2. Starford To'a

3. Enari Tuala

4. Bradman Best 

5. Brayden Musgrove

6. Kurt Mann 

7. Blake Green 

8. David Klemmer 

9. Jayden Brailey (c)

10. Daniel Saifiti (c) 

11. Tyson Frizell 

12. Mitch Barnett 

13. Connor Watson

Interchange:

14. Sauaso Sue

15. Jacob Saifiti

16. Josh King

17. Brodie Jones

Extended Bench:

18. Pasami Saulo

19. Phoenix Crossland