nib Newcastle Knights NRL Head Coach Justin Holbrook has confirmed his squad for this afternoon’s Round 7 clash against the Sydney Roosters at Allianz Stadium.

Tom Cant comes out of the side this week.

Francis Manuleleua comes into the starting team in the back-row, with Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana taking his place on the six-man bench.

The remainder of the team is unchanged from the one named on Tuesday afternoon.

 

Originally published Tuesday, April 14, 2026:

nib Newcastle Knights NRL Head Coach Justin Holbrook has named his 22-man squad for Sunday afternoon’s Round 7 clash against the Sydney Roosters at Allianz Stadium.

Dylan Brown has been named to make his return from a knee injury, and will line up in the No.7 jumper alongside Sandon Smith, who shuffles to five-eighth this week.

Fletcher Sharpe will start at fullback for the first time this year, with Fletcher Hunt moving to the centres.

Tom Cant comes into the starting side in place of Dylan Lucas, while Cody Hopwood and Francis Manuleleua come into the 17 with Tyson Frizell also unavailable.

Kyle McCarthy and Peter Hola are also new additions to the match-day squad, with Tyson Gamble, Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana and James Schiller making up the reserve list.

See the squad below:


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