nib Newcastle Knights Head Coach, Adam O'Brien, has confirmed the 17 players who will face the Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium tonight.
Josh King drops out of the squad, leaving Phoenix Crossland as the side's 18th man.
Lachlan Fitzgibbon comes into the starting side, with Mitch Barnett moving into the middle and pushing Connor Watson to the bench.
There are no further changes to the team named on Tuesday.
TEAM LIST:
1. Kalyn Ponga (c)
2. Enari Tuala
3. Kurt Mann
4. Bradman Best
5. Hymel Hunt
6. Jake Clifford
7. Mitchell Pearce
8. Jacob Saifiti
9. Chris Randall
10. Daniel Saifiti
11. Tyson Frizell
19. Lachlan Fitzgibbon
12. Mitch Barnett
Interchange:
13. Connor Watson
14. Sauaso Sue
15. David Klemmer
17. Brodie Jones
18th Man:
18. Phoenix Crossland