nib Newcastle Knights Head Coach, Adam O'Brien, has reduced his squad to 19 players ahead of tomorrow afternoon's clash with Brisbane.
Tyson Frizell and Dom Young come out of the side this week, leaving Tex Hoy and Simi Sasagi on the extended bench.
Jack Johns comes into the starting side for the first time this season, while Pasami Saulo will make his return from injury off the bench.
There are no further changes to the team named on Tuesday afternoon, with the team to be confirmed one hour prior to kick off tomorrow.
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TEAM LIST:
1. Kalyn Ponga (c)
2. Enari Tuala
3. Kurt Mann
4. Bradman Best
5. Starford To'a
6. Jake Clifford
7. Mitchell Pearce
8. David Klemmer
9. Chris Randall
10. Sauaso Sue
17. Jack Johns
12. Brodie Jones
13. Connor Watson
Interchange:
14. Phoenix Crossland
15. Jirah Momoisea
16. Josh King
19. Pasami Saulo
Extended Bench:
20. Tex Hoy
21. Simi Sasagi
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