Final Team | Round 3 vs Warriors
nib Newcastle Knights Head Coach Justin Holbrook has confirmed his squad for today's clash with the Warriors at McDonald Jones Stadium.
James Schiller comes out of the side this week.
Mat Croker will once again start at lock, with Tyson Frizell shuffling to the bench.
Originally published Tuesday, March 17, 2026:
nib Newcastle Knights NRL Head Coach Justin Holbrook has named a 22-man squad for Saturday afternoon's Multicultural Round clash against the New Zealand Warriors at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Fletcher Sharpe has been named to make his return from a PCL injury in the No.6 jumper, with Sandon Smith moving to halfback in what will be his 50th NRL start.
Fletcher Hunt comes into the side at fullback, covering for Kalyn Ponga as the team's custodian.
Jacob Saifiti and Tyson Frizell will share the Captaincy duties in Ponga's absence.
Coach's Corner : Sharpe returns and Round 3 at home
Tyson Gamble comes into the match day squad in jersey 18, while Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana has been named on the extended bench.
The remainder of the side is unchanged from last week's win over the Sea Eagles.
See the squad below:
Match: Knights v Warriors
Round 3 -
home Team
Knights
away Team
Warriors
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Knights is number 1 Fletcher HuntFullback for Warriors is number 1 Taine Tuaupiki
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Winger for Knights is number 2 Dominic YoungWinger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
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Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane GagaiCentre for Warriors is number 3 Ali Leiataua
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Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman BestCentre for Warriors is number 11 Leka Halasima
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Winger for Knights is number 5 Greg MarzhewWinger for Warriors is number 5 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
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Five-Eighth for Knights is number 18 Tyson GambleFive-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Luke Hanson
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Halfback for Knights is number 7 Sandon SmithHalfback for Warriors is number 7 Tanah Boyd
Forwards
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Prop for Knights is number 8 Jacob SaifitiProp for Warriors is number 8 James Fisher-Harris
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Hooker for Knights is number 9 Phoenix CrosslandHooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan
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Prop for Knights is number 10 Trey MooneyProp for Warriors is number 10 Jackson Ford
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2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Dylan Lucas2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Jacob Laban
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2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Jermaine McEwen2nd Row for Warriors is number 18 Morgan Gannon
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Lock for Knights is number 15 Mat CrokerLock for Warriors is number 13 Erin Clark
Interchange
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Interchange for Knights is number 13 Tyson FrizellInterchange for Warriors is number 14 Sam Healey
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Interchange for Knights is number 14 Thomas CantInterchange for Warriors is number 15 Demitric Vaimauga
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Interchange for Knights is number 16 Pasami SauloInterchange for Warriors is number 17 Marata Niukore
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Interchange for Knights is number 17 Francis ManuleleuaInterchange for Warriors is number 23 Mitchell Barnett
Reserves
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Reserve for Knights is number 19 Harrison GrahamReserve for Warriors is number 16 Tanner Stowers-Smith
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Reserve for Knights is number 21 Cody HopwoodReserve for Warriors is number 20 Alofiana Khan-Pereira
Match Officials
- Referee: Liam Kennedy
- Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
- Touch Judge: Jon Stone
- Senior Review Official: Adam Gee
Last updated:
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