The Newcastle Knights has named an 18-man team for Saturday’s match against the Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium.
Willie Mason is named to return after missing last weekend’s game due to a virus while Sione Mata’utia remains on the wing in place of Akuila Uate.
Uate will be further assessed for an ongoing issue with his knee.
Travis Waddell, Korbin Sims, Adam Cuthbertson, David Fa’alogo and Chris Houston are named on the extended bench.
The Knights train in Newcastle on Wednesday and Friday before traveling to Brisbane for Saturday’s match against the Broncos.
CLICK HERE FOR THE ROUND 24 TEAM LIST.
Saturday August 23 – Round 24
Brisbane Broncos v Newcastle Knights
NYC: 3.15pm
NRL: 5.30pm
Venue: Suncorp Stadium