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Newcastle Knights v Parramatta Eels
Knights: 10. Leo Thompson ruled out, 15. Daniel Saifiti moves into start; As announced earlier in the week, 16. Kai Pearce-Paul comes into the side in the second row; 18. Mat Croker and 19. Jack Hetheringon added to the bench; 21. Krystian Mapalangi the reserve
Eels: Parramatta make a surprising... ok not so surprising move with the traditional swap with 10. Junior Paulo going to the bench and 15. Makahesi Makatoa starting in the forward pack in the only change; 18. Daejarn Asi the reserve.
1. Fletcher Sharpe 2. Enari Tuala 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Will Pryce 7. Jackson Hastings 8. Jacob Saifiti 9. Phoenix Crossland 15. Daniel Saifiti 11. Tyson Frizell 16. Kai Pearce-Paul 13. Adam Elliott 14. Jayden Brailey 17. Brodie Jones 18. Mathew Croker 19. Jack Hetherington 21. Krystian Mapapalangi
1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Maika Sivo 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Sean Russell 5. Blaize Talagi 6. Dylan Brown 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Brendan Hands 15. Makahesi Makatoa 11. Shaun Lane 12. Bryce Cartwright 13. Joe Ofahengaue 14. Matthew Arthur 10. Junior Paulo 16. Matt Doorey 17. Ryan Matterson 18. Daejarn Asi