UPDATE: nib Newcastle Knights Head Coach Justin Holbrook has adjusted his squad for tomorrow night’s clash against the St George Illawarra Dragons at McDonald Jones Stadium.<\/p>\n
Kalyn Ponga and Pasami Saulo come out of the side this week.<\/p>\n
Saulo has undergone surgery on a fractured foot suffered at training during the week. He is expected to return to play in 8 weeks.<\/p>\n
Fletcher Hunt comes into the starting side at fullback, with Sandon Smith and Tyson Gamble coming onto the six-man bench.<\/p>\n
James Schiller is the sole remaining reserve.<\/p>\n
The final team will be confirmed 90 minutes prior to kick off tomorrow night.<\/p>\n
Originally published Tuesday, June 16, 2026:<\/p>\n
nib Newcastle Knights Head Coach Justin Holbrook has named his 22-man squad for Friday night’s clash against the St George Illawarra Dragons at McDonald Jones Stadium.<\/p>\n
Bradman Best returns to the squad after a five week lay-off due to a calf injury.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Best will take his place in the centres, with Fletcher Hunt moving back to the six-man bench.<\/p>\n
He will line up alongside Greg Marzhew, who is set to take the field for his 100th NRL game.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Kalyn Ponga and Dylan Lucas have both been named to back up from Origin II, set to take place in Melbourne tomorrow night.<\/p>\n
See the squad below:<\/p>\n
The nib Newcastle Knights would like to thank our proud Club 17 partners for bringing you this week’s team list:<\/p>\n
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