The Knights will travel with 18 men today to New Zealand and in further good news, Akuila Uate has recovered from the ankle injury which saw him miss the club’s win over the Bulldogs while the Warriors are also expected to be 1-17.
Newcastle are riding high after their impressive 44-6 victory against the Bulldogs last round which showed what the Knights are capable of.
After an even first half, the Knights blew the Bulldogs off the park with Kurt Gidley, Tyrone Roberts and the kicking game of Jarrod Mullen starring.
Warriors: Kevin Locke, Bill Tupou, Dane Nielsen, Ben Henry, Manu Vatuvei, Thomas Leuluai, Shaun Johnson, Sam Rapira, Nathan Friend, Russell Packer, Feleti Mateo, Simon Mannering, Todd Lowrie. Interchange: Ben Matulino, Jacob Lillyman, Elijah Taylor, Carlos Tuimavave, Glen Fisiiahi, Ngani Laumape, Pita Godinet
Knights: Darius Boyd, James McManus, Dane Gagai, Joey Leilua, Akuila Uate, Jarrod Mullen, Tyrone Roberts, Kade Snowden, Kurt Gidley, Willie Mason, Robbie Rochow, Alex McKinnon, David Fa’alogo. Interchange: Travis Waddell, Neville Costigan, Adam Cuthbertson, Korbin Sims, Kevin Naiqama
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