nib Newcastle Knights NRLW Head Coach Ronald Griffiths has named his 22-woman squad for our Round 6 clash against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks this Sunday at McDonald Jones Stadium.
In team news, Captain Hannah Southwell returns to the team at lock forward.
Caitlan Johnston will partner Kayla Romaniuk in the front-row while Laishon Albert-Jones will join Yasmin Clydsdale in the second row.
Viena Tinao returns to the bench with Rima Butler and Simone Karpani coming out of the side due to injury.
The team will aim for their fourth win in succession with the squad sitting in second on the competition ladder.
Another huge crowd is expected to attend this weekend's triple-header with NSW Cup and NRL action kicking off either side of the NRLW game.
For more game day information including transport services, parking and broadcasters see here.
This round's 50/50 charity raffle partner is Grow a Star.
See the squad below:
TEAM LIST
1. Tamika Upton (VC) - Hunter City Motor Group
2. Sheridan Gallagher - M&J Chickens
3. Shanice Parker - PalmerBet
4. Abigail Roache - Sydney Direct Fresh Produce
5. Jasmin Strange - PKF
6. Georgia Roche - Taylor's Outdoor Power Equipment
7. Jesse Southwell - Triple M
8. Kayla Romaniuk - Hunter Imaging
9. Olivia Higgins - East Coast Building and Pest
10. Caitlan Johnston - Mobile Mouthguards
11. Laishon Albert-Jones - A Plus Contracting & Poly Welding
12. Yasmin Clydsdale - The Wests Group
13. Hannah Southwell (C) - NBN News
Interchange:
14. Nita Maynard - Greg Tapp Printing
15. Felila Kia - Guardian Safety Solutions
16. Viena Tinao - Bella Group Services
17. Tayla Predebon - Allara Learning
Extended Bench:
18. Tiana Davison
19. Jacinta Carter
20. Jayde Herdegen
21. Caitlin Moran
22. Tamerah Leati
DETAILS
Match: Knights v Sharks
Round 6 -
home Team
Knights
2nd Position
away Team
Sharks
6th Position
Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle