The nib Newcastle Knights will travel down the M1 to take on the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs this Sunday at Accor Stadium.
The red and blue will look to kickstart a run of form following a last start defeat to the Roosters.
They will take on a hungry Bulldogs side to set up an exciting battle for this Sunday.
CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS v NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS
Date: Sunday 21 April
NSW Cup kick-off: 11:30am
NRL kick-off: 2:00pm
Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Since: 1988
Knights: 26
Bulldogs: 28
Draws: 1
TEAMS
Match: Bulldogs v Knights
Round 7 -
home Team
Bulldogs
away Team
Knights
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Connor TraceyFullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jacob KirazWinger for Knights is number 2 Greg Marzhew
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Bronson XerriCentre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Stephen CrichtonCentre for Knights is number 5 Enari Tuala
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Josh Addo-CarrWinger for Knights is number 22 Thomas Jenkins
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Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt BurtonFive-Eighth for Knights is number 20 Tyson Gamble
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Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Drew HutchisonHalfback for Knights is number 7 Jackson Hastings
Forwards
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Chris PatoloProp for Knights is number 10 Leo Thompson
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Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed MahoneyHooker for Knights is number 9 Jayden Brailey
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 22 Max KingProp for Knights is number 15 Daniel Saifiti
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Viliame Kikau2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Dylan Lucas
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jaeman Salmon2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Kai Pearce-Paul
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Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Josh CurranLock for Knights is number 13 Adam Elliott
Interchange
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 8 Samuel HughesInterchange for Knights is number 8 Jacob Saifiti
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Bailey HaywardInterchange for Knights is number 14 Phoenix Crossland
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Kurtis MorrinInterchange for Knights is number 16 Jack Hetherington
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Blake TaaffeInterchange for Knights is number 19 Brodie Jones
Reserves
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Replacement for Bulldogs is number 21 Jake TurpinReplacement for Knights is number 17 Mat Croker
Match Officials
- Referee: Peter Gough
- Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
- Senior Review Official: Wyatt Raymond
Last updated:
TEAM NEWS
TUESDAY: Knights Head Coach Adam O'Brien named his 22-man squad for their Round 7 clash against the Bulldogs.
The team is unchanged from their last fixture against the Roosters.
For the Bulldogs, Connor Tracey is named at fullback after switching to the back from the wing prior to kick-off in Round 6.
Blake Taaffe, who played the opening five games of the season in the No.1 jersey, has been included on the bench along with Kurtis Morrin who returns from suspension.
FORM GUIDE
The Knights went down narrowly to the Sydney Roosters last start in a nail-biting 22-20 scoreline.
The Bulldogs also went down in a close affair to the Melbourne Storm in Round 6, 16-14 at AAMI Park.
The two sides both sit on two wins from the opening six games.
KEY MATCH-UP
Stephen Crichton v Bradman Best: What a battle this will be in the centres on Sunday.
Bradman had started the season in strong form with an average of 154 run metres and seven tackle breaks.
Best will take on the Bulldogs Captain, Crichton, who has had 10 tackle breaks and a try-assist to start the campaign.
STAT ATTACK
Adam Elliott will play his milestone 150th NRL game against his former Club on Sunday.
The Knights broke a Club record last time out at Accor Stadium winning 66-0.
Kalyn Ponga still leads the NRL's Dally M count after six rounds co-leading with Bulldogs forward Viliame Kikau.
