nib Newcastle Knights NRLW Head Coach Ben Jeffries has named his 22-woman squad for their Round 6 clash against the Wests Tigers at McDonald Jones Stadium this Sunday.
In team news, Grace Kukutai joins the interchange bench.
Sheridan Gallagher and Jesse Southwell are among the extended bench.
It's Voice for Mining Family Day this Sunday with the stadium turning orange to acknowledge the long-standing connection between mining, rugby league and the Newcastle Knights.
McDonald Jones Stadium is set for a massive double-header with the NRL side kicking off after the NRLW fixture. Take your seat.
See the squad below:
TEAM LIST
1. Tamika Upton - Greg Tapp Printing
2. Tenika Willison - Allara Learning
3. Shanice Parker - DGI Trading
4. Abigail Roache - Chill-Rite
5. Lilly-Ann White - PalmerBet
6. Georgia Roche - Guardian Safety Solutions
7. Evie Jones - Bella Group Services
8. Rima Butler - Hunter City Motor Group
9. Olivia Higgins - East Coast Building & Pest Services
10. Simone Karpani - 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. Tayla Predebon - Dandelion House
17. Grace Kukutai - Hardy's
Extended Bench:
18. Sheridan Gallagher
19. Jules Kirkpatrick
20. Viena Tinao
21. Isabella Waterman
22. Jesse Southwell
DETAILS
Match: Knights v Wests Tigers
Round 6 -
home Team
Knights
3rd Position
away Team
Wests Tigers
10th Position
Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle