nib Newcastle Knights Head Coach Adam O'Brien has reduced his squad to 19 for their battle against the North Queensland Cowboys at Queensland Country Bank Stadium this Saturday night.
The squad is unchanged from Tuesday's announcement with Brodie Jones and Will Pryce remaining on the extended bench.
Two debutants highlight the inclusions in the side with Jed Cartwright and Tom Jenkins set to become Knight #347 and Knight #348.
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See the squad below:
TEAM LIST
1. Kalyn Ponga (C) - Greg Tapp Printing
2. Tom Jenkins - Allara Learning
3. Dane Gagai - DGI Trading
4. Bradman Best - Chill-Rite
5. Greg Marzhew - PalmerBet
6. Tyson Gamble - Guardian Safety Solutions
7. Jackson Hastings - Bella Group Services
8. Jacob Saifiti - Hunter City Motor Group
9. Phoenix Crossland - East Coast Building & Pest Services
10. Leo Thompson - Hunter Imaging
11. Tyson Frizell - Wests
12. Kai Pearce-Paul - NBN News
13. Adam Elliott - Sydney Direct Fresh Produce
Interchange:
14. Jack Cogger - Taylors Outdoor Power Equipment
15. Daniel Saifiti - M&J Chickens
16. Jack Hetherington - Dandelion House
17. Jed Cartwright - Hardy's
Extended Bench:
18. Brodie Jones
19. Will Pryce
DETAILS
Match: Cowboys v Knights
Round 2 -
home Team
Cowboys
2nd Position
away Team
Knights
13th Position
Venue: Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville