nib Newcastle Knights coach Nathan Brown has named his team for the Round 23 clash against Wests Tigers.
Connor Watson (Knee) will miss the game which sees Danny Levi come into the starting side.
Hymel Hunt will play on the wing with Sione Mata'utia in the centres.
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Teenage centre Bradman Best has been named on the extended bench for the first time.
Best celebrated his 18th birthday 11 days ago.
Tim Glasby (head-knock) is also in the extended team for the match-up at Campbelltown Stadium on Saturday.
NRL TEAM
1. Kalyn Ponga - Redicrete
2. Hymel Hunt - Wellman Strata
3. Sione Mata'utia - BSC
4. Tautau Moga - Newcastle Financial Planning Group
5. Shaun Kenny-Dowall - Triple M
6. Mason Lino - M&J Chickens
7. Mitchell Pearce - Brydens Lawyers
8. David Klemmer - Jennings Print
9. Danny Levi - O'Bryan Electrical & Solar
10. Daniel Saifiti - Kelly Trotter Motor Group
11. Lachlan Fitzgibbon - Port Hunter Conveyors
12. Mitch Barnett - NBN
13. Josh King - Mine Super
Interchange:
14. Kurt Mann - Triple M
15. Herman Ese'ese - Kelly Trotter Motor Group
16. Jacob Saifiti - O'Bryan Electrical & Solar
17. Aidan Guerra - Port Hunter Conveyors
18. Jamie Buhrer
19. Chris Randall
20. Bradman Best
21. Tim Glasby
DETAILS
Saturday, August 24 at Campbelltown Stadium
NRL kick-off: 5.30pm
