The Late Mail: Panthers v Knights

Penrith Panthers v Newcastle Knights

Penrith Panthers v Newcastle Knights

The Panthers have moved Izack Tago into the back rower, with Preston Riki going to the bench and Casey McLean going into the centres. Meanwhile Jack Cole drops to 18th man, replaced by Harrison Hassett.

Newcastle have lost Leo Thompson to injury - Brodie Jones starts at prop with Paul Bryan making his NRL debut off the bench.

Penrith Panthers

1. Daine Laurie 2. Paul Alamoti 20. Jesse McLean 4. Casey McLean 5. Thomas Jenkins 6. Blaize Talagi 7. Brad Schneider 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. Matt Eisenhuth 3. Izack Tago 12. Liam Henry 13. Lindsay Smith 11. Preston Riki 14. Luke Sommerton 16. Luron Patea 21. Harrison Hassett 17. Jack Cole

Newcastle Knights

1. Fletcher Sharpe 2. James Schiller 3. Dane Gagai 4. Kyle McCarthy 5. Fletcher Hunt 6. Tyson Gamble 7. Jack Cogger 8. Tyson Frizell 9. Phoenix Crossland 16. Brodie Jones 11. Dylan Lucas 12. Kai Pearce-Paul 13. Adam Elliott 14. Jayden Brailey 15. Mathew Croker 17. Thomas Cant 19. Paul Bryan