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After getting back on track with their win over Wests Tigers, the One New Zealand Warriors bid to protect their top four sport when they battle the Knights in Newcastle today.

With a new-look spine that had NSW Cup performers Tanah Boyd (halfback) and Taine Tuaupiki (fullback) step in after injuries forced a reshuffle, the Warriors were still able to click into gear to post a strong 34-14 win.  

The Knights, though, fell to the Storm despite getting out to an early lead which they were able to take into halftime.

While they scored a late try through Fletcher Hunt, they were unable to match it with the Storm in the second half and will be hoping to muscle up against the visitors this week. 

Team news

Knights: Dane Gagai will captain the side from fullback, after making a late switch to the position prior to last week's game. Fletcher Hunt will start in the centres as he did last Saturday. The loss of Dylan Lucas to a foot injury has seen Brodie Jones come into the starting side, with Tyson Gamble the new face on the bench. Tyson Frizell has also shifted to the interchange, with Phoenix Crossland named to start at lock. Jayden Brailey moves to hooker as a result.

One New Zealand Warriors: Just one change to the side that defeated the Wests Tigers last week, with Kurt Capewell making his return from Origin duties in the centres. Capewell replaces Rocco Berry, who injured his shoulder on Sunday afternoon. 

Team Lists

Backs

  • Fullback for Knights is number 1 Dane Gagai
    Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Taine Tuaupiki
  • Winger for Knights is number 2 Dominic Young
    Winger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
  • Centre for Knights is number 3 Fletcher Hunt
    Centre for Warriors is number 3 Adam Pompey
  • Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best
    Centre for Warriors is number 4 Kurt Capewell
  • Winger for Knights is number 5 Greg Marzhew
    Winger for Warriors is number 5 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
  • Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Jackson Hastings
    Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Chanel Harris-Tavita
  • Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jack Cogger
    Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Tanah Boyd

Forwards

  • Prop for Knights is number 8 Jacob Saifiti
    Prop for Warriors is number 8 James Fisher-Harris
  • Hooker for Knights is number 9 Jayden Brailey
    Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan
  • Prop for Knights is number 10 Leo Thompson
    Prop for Warriors is number 10 Jackson Ford
  • 2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Kai Pearce-Paul
    2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Leka Halasima
  • 2nd Row for Knights is number 17 Jermaine McEwen
    2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Marata Niukore
  • Lock for Knights is number 13 Phoenix Crossland
    Lock for Warriors is number 13 Erin Clark

Interchange

  • Interchange for Knights is number 14 Tyson Gamble
    Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Te Maire Martin
  • Interchange for Knights is number 15 Mat Croker
    Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Jacob Laban
  • Interchange for Knights is number 16 Tyson Frizell
    Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Demitric Vaimauga
  • Interchange for Knights is number 18 Thomas Cant
    Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Tanner Stowers-Smith

Reserves

  • Replacement for Knights is number 21 Jack Hetherington
    Replacement for Warriors is number 18 Samuel Healey

Match Officials

  • Referee: Grant Atkins
  • Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
  • Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
  • Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

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Stat attack

  • The Knights have lost seven of their last eight games at McDonald Jones Stadium.
  • The Warriors have won three of their past four games against the Knights.
  • Knights centre Bradman Best will make his 100th NRL appearance.
  • The Warriors have won six from eight in Australia this season.
  • Knights winger Dominic Young has scored 26 tries in 27 games at McDonald Jones Stadium.

Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.