nib Newcastle Knights Head Coach Adam O'Brien has named his 22-man squad for their Round 26 clash against the Gold Coast Titans at McDonald Jones Stadium this Sunday afternoon.
In team news, Bradman Best has been named to return from a hamstring injury.
Dylan Lucas shifts to the second-row while Brodie Jones comes into the starting team for the injured Kai Pearce-Paul (leg).
Tom Cant joins the interchange bench meanwhile Tyson Frizell is out of the squad (concussion).
It's Voice for Mining Family Day this Sunday with McDonald Jones Stadium turning orange acknowledging the long-standing connection between mining, rugby league and the Newcastle Knights.
The NRL side will don their annual hi-vis jersey plus fans will be treated to a huge double-header with the NRLW squad. Take your seat.
See the squad below:
TEAM LIST
1. Kalyn Ponga (C) - Greg Tapp Printing
2. Fletcher Sharpe - Allara Learning
3. Dane Gagai - DGI Trading
4. Bradman Best - Chill-Rite
5. Greg Marzhew - PalmerBet
6. Jack Cogger - Guardian Safety Solutions
7. Phoenix Crossland - Bella Group Services
8. Daniel Saifiti - Hunter City Motor Group
9. Jayden Brailey (C) - East Coast Building & Pest Services
10. Leo Thompson - Hunter Imaging
11. Dylan Lucas - Newcastle Private Hospital
12. Brodie Jones - NBN News
13. Adam Elliott - Sydney Direct Fresh Produce
Interchange:
14. Will Pryce - Taylors Outdoor Power Equipment
15. Mat Croker - M&J Chickens
16. Jack Hetherington - Dandelion House
17. Tom Cant - Hardy's
Extended Bench:
18. Kyle McCarthy
19. Sebastian Su'a
20. Jackson Hastings
21. David Armstrong
22. Tom Jenkins
DETAILS
Match: Knights v Titans
Round 26 -
home Team
Knights
9th Position
away Team
Titans
14th Position
Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle