nib Newcastle Knights Head Coach, Adam O'Brien, has confirmed his 21-man squad for this week's Beanie for Brain Cancer Round clash with the Warriors at McDonald Jones Stadium.
In terrific news, O'Brien is expecting to welcome Kalyn Ponga, Hymel Hunt, Mitchell Pearce and David Klemmer back into the side this week.
Klemmer has been named to return on the bench, while Ponga, Pearce and Hunt have been named in the run-on side to face the Warriors.
Dominic Young retains his place on the wing, while Kurt Mann remains in the centres alongside Enari Tuala.
Josh King, Mat Croker and Tex Hoy make way for the returning talent, shifting to the reserves.
Young dives over for first NRL try
TEAM LIST:
1. Kalyn Ponga - Allara Learning
2. Dom Young - A Plus Contracting
3. Kurt Mann - M&J Chickens
4. Enari Tuala - East Coast Building and Pest
5. Hymel Hunt - Accolade Wines
6. Jake Clifford - Fast Fuel Meals
7. Mitchell Pearce - Kelly Suzuki Cardiff
8. Jacob Saifiti - Mine Super
9. Jayden Brailey (c) - Musclepharm
10. Daniel Saifiti (c) - Greg Tapp Printing
11. Lachlan Fitzgibbon - Wellman Strata
12. Brodie JonesĀ - Hunter Imaging
13. Mitch Barnett - Brydens Lawyers
Interchange:
14. Connor Watson - Taylors Outdoor Power Equipment
15. David Klemmer - NBN News
16. Sauaso Sue - Triple M 102.9
17. Jack Johns - Reflections Holiday Parks
Extended Bench:
18. Josh King
19. Mat Croker
20. Brayden Musgrove
21. Tex Hoy
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