nib Newcastle Knights NRL Head Coach Adam O'Brien has named his 22-man squad for their massive Semi-Final clash against the Warriors at Go Media Stadium this Saturday.
Jackson Hastings (ankle) and Lachlan Fitzgibbon (shoulder) have succumbed to injuries with Dylan Lucas and Adam Clune named to take their places in the starting team.
The Knights will fly to Auckland from Sydney on Thursday in preparation for kick off at 6.05pm NZ Time (4.05pm AEST).
See the squad below:
TEAM LIST
1. Kalyn Ponga (C) - Hunter City Motor Group
2. Dominic Young - M&J Chickens
3. Dane Gagai - PalmerBet
4. Bradman Best - Sydney Direct Fresh Produce
5. Greg Marzhew - PKF
6. Tyson Gamble - Taylor's Outdoor Power Equipment
7. Adam Clune - Triple M
8. Jacob Saifiti - Hunter Imaging
9. Phoenix Crossland - East Coast Building and Pest
10. Leo Thompson - Mobile Mouthguards
11. Tyson Frizell (C) - A Plus Contracting & Poly Welding
12. Dylan Lucas - The Wests Group
13. Adam Elliott - NBN News
Interchange:
14. Kurt Mann - Greg Tapp Printing
15. Daniel Saifiti - Guardian Safety Solutions
16. Jack Hetherington - Bella Group Services
17. Mat Croker - Allara Learning
Extended Bench:
18. Brodie Jones
19. Enari Tuala
20. Fa'amanu Brown
21. Lachlan Miller
22. Jack Johns
DETAILS
Match: Warriors v Knights
Finals Week 2 -
home Team
Warriors
4th Position
away Team
Knights
5th Position
Venue: Go Media Stadium, Auckland