nib Newcastle Knights Head Coach Adam O'Brien has named his 22-man squad for their Round 20 clash against the Brisbane Broncos at McDonald Jones Stadium this Saturday afternoon.
Kalyn Ponga, Dane Gagai and Bradman Best have been named for this Saturday ahead of their involvement in State of Origin Game III this Wednesday.
Jack Hetherington also returns to the 17 while Dylan Lucas shifts back to the bench.
See the squad below:
TEAM LIST
1. Kalyn Ponga (C) - Greg Tapp Printing
2. Krystian Mapapalangi - Allara Learning
3. Dane Gagai - DGI Trading
4. Bradman Best - Chill-Rite
5. Greg Marzhew - PalmerBet
6. Will Pryce - Guardian Safety Solutions
7. Jackson Hastings - Bella Group Services
8. Daniel Saifiti - Hunter City Motor Group
9. Phoenix Crossland - East Coast Building & Pest Services
10. Leo Thompson - Hunter Imaging
11. Tyson Frizell (c) - Newcastle Private Hospital
12. Kai Pearce-Paul - NBN News
13. Adam Elliott - Sydney Direct Fresh Produce
Interchange:
14. Jayden Brailey - Taylors Outdoor Power Equipment
15. Jacob Saifiti - M&J Chickens
16. Jack Hetherington - Dandelion House
17. Dylan Lucas - Hardy's
Extended Bench:
18. Tyson Gamble
19. Mat Croker
20. Tom Cant
21. Fletcher Sharpe
22. Tom Jenkins
DETAILS
Match: Knights v Broncos
Round 20 -
home Team
Knights
12th Position
away Team
Broncos
10th Position
Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle