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Vegas touring squad named

The nib Newcastle Knights have named their 23-man touring squad for the season-opening match in Las Vegas, led by captain Kalyn Ponga.

The squad will depart Newcastle this Friday, February 20, to begin preparations for the NRL’s season launch in Nevada, USA.

Head coach Justin Holbrook has named a mix of youth and experience in the touring squad, including last year's Vegas Combine winner, Marcus D ’Acre.

2026 Vegas Touring Party:

Kalyn Ponga (c)
Bradman Best
Dylan Brown
Tom Cant
Mathew Croker
Phoenix Crossland
Tyson Frizell
Dane Gagai
Tyson Gamble
Cody Hopwood
Fletcher Hunt
Dylan Lucas
Francis Manuleleua
Greg Marzhew
Jermaine McEwen
Trey Mooney
Jacob Saifiti
Pasami Saulo
James Schiller
Fletcher Sharpe
Sandon Smith
Dominic Young
Marcus D’Acre

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