Kalyn Ponga and the Newcastle Knights host Ben Hunt and the St George Illawarra Dragons in a crucial clash at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Tyson Frizell was a late scratching with a hamstring injury, with Dylan Lucas coming into the team in a straight swap.
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Dane Gagai returns from a medical condition in the centres, while Jayden Brailey starts at hooker for the first time since his return from injury.
All eyes will be on the third Knights’ halves pairing for the season with Jackson Hastings at halfback and Jack Cogger shifting to five-eighth.
For the Dragons Tom Eisenhuth is again named to start at lock, but could revert back to the bench as per last week with Jack de Belin shifting to lock.
Michael Molo replaces Hame Sele on the bench alongside Blake Lawrie.
Both sides are desperate for aa win to keep in touch with the top eight.
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