Newcastle Knights head coach Adam O'Brien has finalised his 17 ahead of Saturday's clash with the North Queensland Toyota Cowboys at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
Tyson Frizell has been ruled out, with Jack Johns taking his place in the starting side.
Knights team list
1. Kalyn Ponga (c)
2. Edrick Lee
3. Enari Tuala
4. Bradman Best
5. Dominic Young
6. Tex Hoy
7. Phoenix Crossland
8. David Klemmer
9. Chris Randall
10. Daniel Saifiti
12. Lachlan Fitzgibbon
14. Jack Johns
13. Leo Thompson
Interchange:
15. Jacob Saifiti
16. Mathew Croker
17. Pasami Saulo
18. Simi Sasagi
Reserve:
21. Brayden Musgrove