Titans v Knights: Harrison stands tall; Best ruled out
The high-flying Knights are out to kick-off a Sunday triple-header with a bang as they take on the Titans this weekend.
The match will launch the final day of Magic Round at Suncorp Stadium and it promises to be an entertaining attacking spectacle.
Newcastle have piled on the points in recent weeks, scoring 86 points in the past two weeks as the Justin Holbrook revolution takes hold.
Star fullback Kalyn Ponga has been sensational since returning from injury while Fletcher Sharpe scored a hat-trick on his 21st birthday during Magic Round last year and he'll be looking to produce a similar performance on Sunday in the centres.
The match also marks the final chance for Ponga to press his claims for a Queensland jersey before the Origin sides are selected next week.
The Titans have shown plenty of promise under new coach Josh Hannay and pushed the Roosters in a high-quality contest last Friday night.
Livewire fullback Keano Kini shapes as key for Gold Coast, while emerging playmaker Zane Harrison is set for his second game in the top flight.
The NSW Under 19 representative has an early chance to perform on the big stage and showcase why he's considered a future star.
Match: Titans v Knights
Round 11 -
home Team
Titans
16th Position
away Team
Knights
4th Position
Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Team News
Titans: The Titans are 1-19 with no late changes. Josh Hannay sticks with the same starting side that pushed the Roosters all the way last weekend. Zane Harrison will play his second game in the No.7 jersey while Cooper Bai has one last chance to force his way into the Queensland Origin team.
Knights: Late backline changes for Justin Holbrook after star centre Bradman Best dropped out on Saturday due to a calf injury suffered at training. Fletcher Sharpe goes from five-eighth to centre, Sandon Smith will play five-eighth and Fletcher Hunt reverts to the six-man bench. Francis Manuleleua has also been added to the six-man bench.
Match: Titans v Knights
Round 11 -
home Team
Titans
away Team
Knights
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Titans is number 1 Keano KiniFullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga
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Winger for Titans is number 2 Jensen TaumoepeauWinger for Knights is number 2 Dominic Young
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Centre for Titans is number 3 Jojo FifitaCentre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai
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Centre for Titans is number 4 AJ BrimsonCentre for Knights is number 6 Fletcher Sharpe
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Winger for Titans is number 5 Phillip SamiWinger for Knights is number 5 Greg Marzhew
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Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Jayden CampbellFive-Eighth for Knights is number 14 Sandon Smith
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Halfback for Titans is number 7 Zane HarrisonHalfback for Knights is number 7 Dylan Brown
Forwards
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Prop for Titans is number 8 Moeaki FotuaikaProp for Knights is number 8 Jacob Saifiti
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Hooker for Titans is number 9 Oliver PascoeHooker for Knights is number 9 Phoenix Crossland
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Prop for Titans is number 10 Tino Fa'asuamaleauiProp for Knights is number 10 Trey Mooney
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2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Chris Randall2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Dylan Lucas
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2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Beau Fermor2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Jermaine McEwen
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Lock for Titans is number 13 Cooper BaiLock for Knights is number 13 Mat Croker
Interchange
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Interchange for Titans is number 14 Kurtis MorrinInterchange for Knights is number 15 Tyson Frizell
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Interchange for Titans is number 15 Klese HaasInterchange for Knights is number 16 Pasami Saulo
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Interchange for Titans is number 17 Arama HauInterchange for Knights is number 18 Harrison Graham
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Interchange for Titans is number 19 Luke SommertonInterchange for Knights is number 19 Fletcher Hunt
Reserves
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Reserve for Titans is number 16 Josh PatstonReserve for Knights is number 17 Cody Hopwood
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Reserve for Titans is number 18 Jaylan De GrootReserve for Knights is number 20 Francis Manuleleua
Match Officials
- Referee: Wyatt Raymond
- Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Titans have lost their last four games at Suncorp Stadium.
- The Knights have won four of their five Magic Round games.
- Titans winger Phillip Sami has scored eight tries in nine games against the Knights.
- Knights winger Greg Marzhew has scored eight tries in his last two games.
- Titans prop Moeaki Fotuaika will equal the club’s all-time appearance record held by Mark Minichiello (173 games).
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
