nib Newcastle Knights NRLW Head Coach Ben Jeffries has named his squad for their Round 1 clash against the Sydney Roosters at McDonald Jones Stadium on Thursday night.
In team news, new recruits Isabella Waterman and Grace Kukutai will make their NRLW debuts in front of the Hunter faithful.
The pair have made the transition from Rugby Union in New Zealand with Waterman to start on the wing and Kukutai to make her impact from the interchange bench.
The two debutants are the only changes from the side which won last year's Grand Final in Sydney.
Thursday night's clash will also mark the first match under Ben Jeffries tenure as NRLW Head Coach.
Tickets are still available for Thursday night's blockbuster against the Sydney Roosters. Take your seat here.
See the squad below:
Meet the 2024 NRLW squad
TEAM LIST
1. Tamika Upton (VC) - Greg Tapp Printing
2. Sheridan Gallagher - Allara Learning
3. Shanice Parker - DGI Trading
4. Abigail Roache - Chill-Rite
5. Isabella Waterman - PalmerBet
6. Georgia Roche - Guardian Safety Solutions
7. Jesse Southwell - Bella Group Services
8. Tayla Predebon - Hunter City Motor Group
9. Olivia Higgins - East Coast Building & Pest Services
10. Caitlan Johnston-Green - Hunter Imaging
11. Laishon Albert-Jones - Newcastle Private Hospital
12. Yasmin Clydsdale - NBN News
13. Hannah Southwell (C) - Sydney Direct Fresh Produce
Interchange:
14. Nita Maynard - Taylors Outdoor Power Equipment
15. Kayla Romaniuk - M&J Chickens
16. Rima Butler - Dandelion House
17. Grace Kukutai - Hardy's
Extended Bench:
18. Jacinta Carter
19. Lilly-Ann White
20. Jayde Herdegen
21. Viena Tinao
22. Evie Jones
DETAILS
Match: Knights v Roosters
Round 1 -
home Team
Knights
5th Position
away Team
Roosters
6th Position
Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
