The Late Mail: Knights v Broncos

Newcastle Knights v Brisbane Broncos

Newcastle Knights v Brisbane Broncos

Newcastle have opted for Lachlan Fitzgibbon to return to the side - starting in the back row. Barnett shifts to lock and Watson bench, with Josh King out of the squad. Crossland is 18th man.

Brisbane welcome Albert Kelly back on the bench at the expense of TC Robati, who is 18th man.

Newcastle Knights

1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Enari Tuala 3. Kurt Mann 4. Bradman Best 5. Hymel Hunt 6. Jake Clifford 7. Mitchell Pearce 8. Jacob Saifiti 9. Chris Randall 10. Daniel Saifiti 11. Tyson Frizell 19. Lachlan Fitzgibbon 12. Mitchell Barnett 13. Connor Watson 14. Sauaso Sue 15. David Klemmer 17. Brodie Jones 18. Phoenix Crossland

Brisbane Broncos

1. Tesi Niu 2. Corey Oates 3. Jesse Arthars 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Jamayne Isaako 6. Tyson Gamble 7. Brodie Croft 8. Keenan Palasia 9. Danny Levi 10. Payne Haas 11. Alex Glenn 12. Jordan Riki 13. Kobe Hetherington 14. Xavier Willison 15. Rhys Kennedy 16. Ethan Bullemor 19. Albert Kelly 17. TC Robati