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NRL Late Mail: Round 27 - Frizell returns for Knights

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Sun 8 Sep 2024, 03:10 PM

Knights veteran Tyson Frizell is set to return from a head knock in a major boost for his side ahead of Sunday's must-win clash with the Dolphins.

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NRL Late Mail: Round 27

Knights v Dolphins, Sunday 4.05pm at McDonald Jones Stadium

Knights: Newcastle will line up 1-17, with Tom Cant the 18th man. Tyson Frizell is set to return for the do-or-die clash after progressing through the concussion protocols, with Brodie Jones shifting to the bench as a result. Tyson Gamble is also on track to feature after recovering from a hand injury. Englishman Kai Pearce-Paul (leg laceration) dropped out of the squad 24 hours before kick-off and will need his team to make the finals if he is to play again this season.

Dolphins: Wayne Bennett has made one change on game day, with Mark Nicholls added to the starting side and Kenny Bromwich reverting to the bench. Oryn Keeley remains in the squad as 18th man. The Dolphins received a major boost with forward Felise Kaufusi cleared to pay after a successful night at the judiciary on Tuesday night. In more positive news, Jesse Bromwich and Kodi Nikorima will make their return from the concussion protocol.

Round 27 - Round 27 - Sunday 8 Sep

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Knights

Dolphins

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga

Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Trai Fuller
Winger for Knights is number 2 Fletcher Sharpe

Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako
Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai

Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best

Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Herbie Farnworth
Winger for Knights is number 5 Greg Marzhew

Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Jack Bostock
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Jack Cogger

Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Jake Averillo
Halfback for Knights is number 7 Phoenix Crossland

Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Sean O'Sullivan

Forwards

Prop for Knights is number 8 Daniel Saifiti

Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Jesse Bromwich
Hooker for Knights is number 9 Jayden Brailey

Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Max Plath
Prop for Knights is number 10 Leo Thompson

Prop for Dolphins is number 10 Tevita Pangai Junior
2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Tyson Frizell

2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Felise Kaufusi
2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Dylan Lucas

2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Connelly Lemuelu
Lock for Knights is number 13 Adam Elliott

Lock for Dolphins is number 16 Mark Nicholls

Interchange

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Tyson Gamble

Interchange for Dolphins is number 13 Kenneath Bromwich
Interchange for Knights is number 15 Mat Croker

Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 Jeremy Marshall-King
Interchange for Knights is number 16 Jack Hetherington

Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Ray Stone
Interchange for Knights is number 17 Brodie Jones

Interchange for Dolphins is number 17 Kodi Nikorima