The Late Mail: Panthers v Knights

Penrith Panthers v Newcastle Knights

Penrith Panthers v Newcastle Knights

Penrith have lost James Fisher-Harris and Liam Martin from Tuesday's squad, with Leniu (prop) and Chris Smith (back row) to start. Hopgood fills the bench vacancy, with Lindsay Smith the replacement player.

Newcastle's Kalyn Ponga is out after also missing the opener last week. Tex Hoy replaces him at fullback in an otherwise unchanged side. Sasagi is the replacement.

Penrith Panthers

1. Dylan Edwards 2. Charlie Staines 3. Izack Tago 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Taylan May 6. Jarome Luai 7. Sean O'Sullivan 8. Matt Eisenhuth 9. Apisai Koroisau 16. Spencer Leniu 11. Viliame Kikau 19. Chris Smith 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Mitch Kenny 15. Scott Sorensen 17. Jaeman Salmon 18. J'maine Hopgood 21. Lindsay Smith

Newcastle Knights

19. Tex Hoy 2. Dominic Young 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Enari Tuala 6. Jake Clifford 7. Adam Clune 8. Jacob Saifiti 9. Chris Randall 10. Daniel Saifiti 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Mitchell Barnett 13. Kurt Mann 14. Phoenix Crossland 15. Jirah Momoisea 16. Leo Thompson 17. Mathew Croker 18. Simi Sasagi