The Knights will be aiming for three straight wins when they take on the Tigers in Tamworth in what is a Wests’ home game.
Despite superstar fullback Kalyn Ponga missing the last two games, Newcastle have shown plenty of grit in wins over the in-form Dolphins and Warriors.
Ponga’s replacement David Armstrong, has quickly adapted to the NRL standard, impressing in his two starts to date.
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Newcastle welcome back Tyson Frizell in a huge boost. Dylan Lucas, who has played really well in the back row in Frizell’s absence, shifts to the bench.
The Tigers have struggled of late since winning two of their first three games under new coach Benji Marshall, having lost five in a row.
They well welcome back skipper Api Koroisau, who missed one game with a back injury. However, halfback Aidan Sezer will miss the next four games (suspension). He’s been replaced in the halves by Jayden Sullivan.
Centre Starford To’a makes just his second appearance of the season, pushing Brent Naden to the wing and Solomon Alaimalo out of the 17.
TEAMS
Tigers: 1. Jahream Bula 2. Charlie Staines 3. Starford To’a 4. Justin Olam 5. Brent Naden 6. Lachlan Galvin 7. Jayden Sullivan 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. David Klemmer 11. Samuela Fainu 12. John Bateman 13. Isaiah Papali’i 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Alex Twal 16. Alex Seyfarth 17. Fonua Pole 18. Tallyn Da Silva
Knights: 1. David Armstrong 2. Greg Marzhew 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Enari Tuala 6. Tyson Gamble 7. Jackson Hastings 8. Daniel Saifiti 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Leo Thompson 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Kai Pearce-Paul 13. Adam Elliott 14. Phoenix Crossland 16. Dylan Lucas 17. Brodie Jones 18. Jack Hetherington 19. Jack Cogger 20. Mathew Croker
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