nib Newcastle Knights NRL Head Coach Adam O'Brien has reduced the squad to 19 for their Elimination Final clash against the North Queensland Cowboys at Queensland Country Bank Stadium this Saturday night.
In team news, Bradman Best comes out of the side (hamstring) with Dylan Lucas slotting into the centres.
Kai Pearce-Paul rejoins the 17 in the back-row, partnering Tyson Frizell.
Tom Cant and Will Pryce remain on the extended bench.
O'Brien: 'It's important we stay focused on the job'
See the squad below:
TEAM LIST
1. Kalyn Ponga (C) - Greg Tapp Printing
2. Fletcher Sharpe - Allara Learning
3. Dane Gagai - DGI Trading
12. Dylan Lucas - NBN News
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 - East Coast Building & Pest Services
10. Leo Thompson - Hunter Imaging
11. Tyson Frizell (C) - Newcastle Private Hospital
22. Kai Pearce-Paul - Chill-Rite
13. Adam Elliott - Sydney Direct Fresh Produce
Interchange:
14. Tyson Gamble - Taylors Outdoor Power Equipment
15. Mat Croker - M&J Chickens
16. Jack Hetherington - Dandelion House
17. Brodie Jones - Hardy's
Extended Bench:
18. Tom Cant
19. Will Pryce
DETAILS
Match: Cowboys v Knights
Finals Week 1 -
home Team
Cowboys
5th Position
away Team
Knights
8th Position
Venue: Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
