Match Preview: Round 20 vs Knights
Boosted by the return of their skipper, Wests Tigers will be attempting to post their fourth victory of the season when they travel to Newcastle to face the Knights on Friday evening.
Match: Knights v Wests Tigers
Round 20 -
home Team
Knights
11th Position
away Team
Wests Tigers
17th Position
Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
Api Koroisau is set to take the field for the first time since breaking his jaw against the Gold Coast Titans in Round 15.
Alex Twal will also make his return from suspension via the interchange bench, where he will be joined by Jake Simpkin, Shaun Blore and Alex Seyfarth.
Newcastle have named a largely unchanged lineup, but will be sweating on the availability of Bradman Best and Jacob Saifiti following the pair’s appearance in tonight’s State of Origin clash at Accor Stadium.
Tim Sheens will be hoping that his side can continue their strong recent record in the Hunter region, where they have won four of their last six matches.
Team Lists:
Match: Knights v Wests Tigers
Round 20 -
home Team
Knights
away Team
Wests Tigers
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn PongaFullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Jahream Bula
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Winger for Knights is number 2 Dominic YoungWinger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Asu Kepaoa
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Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman BestCentre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Starford To'a
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Centre for Knights is number 19 Enari TualaCentre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Tommy Talau
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Winger for Knights is number 5 Greg MarzhewWinger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Junior Tupou
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Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Tyson GambleFive-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Will Smith
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Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jackson HastingsHalfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Brandon Wakeham
Forwards
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Prop for Knights is number 8 Daniel SaifitiProp for Wests Tigers is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu
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Hooker for Knights is number 9 Phoenix CrosslandHooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau
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Prop for Knights is number 10 Leo ThompsonProp for Wests Tigers is number 10 David Klemmer
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2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Tyson Frizell2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i
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2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Lachlan Fitzgibbon2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 John Bateman
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Lock for Knights is number 13 Adam ElliottLock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Fonua Pole
Interchange
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Interchange for Knights is number 14 Kurt MannInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Jake Simpkin
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Interchange for Knights is number 15 Jacob SaifitiInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Shawn Blore
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Interchange for Knights is number 16 Jack HetheringtonInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Alex Twal
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Interchange for Knights is number 17 Mat CrokerInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Alex Seyfarth
Reserves
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Replacement for Knights is number 18 Dylan LucasReplacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Daine Laurie
Match Officials
- Referee: Peter Gough
- Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
- Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton
Last updated:
TV, Radio and Live Stream Information:
TV - Channel 9, FOX League
Radio - ABC Grandstand, 2GB, Triple M
Live Stream - 9Now, KAYO Sports, Watch NRL (int.)
Latest PlayUp Odds:
Head-to-Head - Newcastle Knights ($1.28) v Wests Tigers ($3.70)
Line - Newcastle Knights -10.5 ($1.85) v Wests Tigers +11.5 ($1.95)
Odds correct as of 8:00pm, Tuesday, 11th July. 18+ only. Gamble Responsibly.
History:
Head-to-Head - Played 35, Newcastle Knights 18, Wests Tigers 17
At McDonald Jones Stadium - Played 19, Newcastle Knights 10, Wests Tigers 9
Last time they met - Newcastle Knights 14 def. Wests Tigers 12 (Round 2, 2023)
