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The Newcastle Knights<\/a> have confirmed their 23-man touring squad to head to Las Vegas, with the squad being virtually as expected.<\/p>\n Captain Kalyn Ponga<\/a>, new recruit Dylan Brown<\/a>, Origin player Bradman Best<\/a> and experienced leaders like Tyson Frizell<\/a>, Dane Gagai<\/a> and Jacob Saifiti<\/a> have all been included.<\/p>\n The spine will be the biggest watch when it comes to the Knights naming their team for Round 1, with Brown and Ponga joined in the squad by Fletcher Sharpe<\/a>, Sandon Smith<\/a> and likely back-up option Tyson Gamble<\/a>.<\/p>\n Cody Hopwood<\/a> would appear to be closing on first-grade after being named in the side, while the battle to partner Dylan Lucas<\/a> in the second-row sees Thomas Cant<\/a> and Jermaine McEwen<\/a> names. Brodie Jones<\/a> has surprisingly missed the cut for the team heading around the globe, with Francis Manuleleua<\/a> named.<\/p>\n Last year’s Las Vegas combine winner Marcus D’Arce will also travel with the Knights, but won’t feature in the game.<\/p>\n Newcastle Knights touring squad for Las Vegas<\/p>\n Kalyn Ponga<\/a> (c) Get set for the footy with the FREE Zero Tackle 2026 NRL Season Guide!<\/a> Packed with 130+ pages of player profiles, team previews, insights and analysis, the 2026 NRL Season Guide<\/a> is built for fans who want the full picture. Download your free Season Guide HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n
Bradman Best<\/a>
Dylan Brown<\/a>
Tom Cant
Mathew Croker
Phoenix Crossland<\/a>
Tyson Frizell<\/a>
Dane Gagai<\/a>
Tyson Gamble<\/a>
Cody Hopwood<\/a>
Fletcher Hunt<\/a>
Dylan Lucas<\/a>
Francis Manuleleua<\/a>
Greg Marzhew<\/a>
Jermaine McEwen<\/a>
Trey Mooney<\/a>
Jacob Saifiti<\/a>
Pasami Saulo<\/a>
James Schiller<\/a>
Fletcher Sharpe<\/a>
Sandon Smith<\/a>
Dominic Young<\/a>
Marcus D’Acre<\/a><\/p>\n
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