Late Mail: New-look squad confirmed to face Brisbane

nib Newcastle Knights Head Coach, Adam O'Brien, has confirmed his 17 players set to face Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium this afternoon.

Sauaso Sue comes out of the side, with Josh King promoted into the starting team up front.

Simi Sasagi moves onto the bench, with Tex Hoy to play the role of 18th man.

There are no further changes to the 17.

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 

16. Josh King

17. Jack Johns

12. Brodie Jones 

13. Connor Watson 

Interchange:

14. Phoenix Crossland 

15. Jirah Momoisea

19. Pasami Saulo

21. Simi Sasagi

18th Man:

20. Tex Hoy