Kalyn Ponga Returns to Maroons, Knights Face Dolphins
Kalyn Ponga has been recalled to the Maroons at fullback. The Newcastle Knights host the Dolphins in a top-eight battle on 30 Jun.
The Knights and Dolphins come into this game with hard-fought wins. The Dolphins pipped the Warriors 26-24, while the Knights beat Wests Tigers 12-6.
Fletcher Sharpe covers for Kalyn Ponga at fullback for the Knights. The Dolphins are without Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Selwyn Cobbo, and Tom Flegler, who are with the Maroons.
The Knights' Bradman Best has been called up by the Blues. Jack Bostock earns a debut with the Blues, and Jake Averillo returns from hand surgery for the Dolphins.
The match is at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle, with the Knights ranked 5th and the Dolphins 3rd. The game will be broadcast on WatchNRL.
The Knights' Sandon Smith moves to five-eighth, and Harrison Graham is added to the bench. The Dolphins' Trai Fuller steps up at fullback, and Tevita Naufahu joins the starting side.
The Knights and Dolphins will look to build on their recent wins. Kalyn Ponga's return to the Maroons will be a significant boost for the team.
The Dolphins' Tom Gilbert returns from a throat injury. The Knights' Fletcher Hunt comes into the centres for Bradman Best.
The match will be a closely contested one, with both teams missing key players. The Knights will look to Fletcher Sharpe to fill the void left by Kalyn Ponga.
The Dolphins' Jake Averillo will be eager to make an impact after returning from injury. The game promises to be an exciting one, with both teams fighting for a top-eight spot.
The Knights and Dolphins will clash on 30 Jun, with the winner looking to consolidate their position in the top eight. Kalyn Ponga's absence will be felt, but the Knights have a strong team to back him up.
The Dolphins' Brad Schneider will wear the No.7 jersey, replacing the injured Isaiya Katoa. The Knights' Phoenix Crossland will look to make an impact at hooker.
The game will be a thrilling one, with both teams looking to make a statement. The Knights and Dolphins will give it their all, with the winner taking a crucial step towards the top eight.
The match is set to be a closely contested one, with both teams having a lot to play for. The Knights and Dolphins will look to build on their recent wins and make a push for the top eight.
The Dolphins' Felise Kaufusi will look to make an impact in the forwards. The Knights' Jermaine McEwen will be eager to make a difference in the back row.
The game promises to be an exciting one, with both teams looking to make a statement. The Knights and Dolphins will clash on 30 Jun, with the winner looking to consolidate their position in the top eight.