Newcastle Knights NRL squad return to play in front of the Hunter faithful chasing a vital two points this Sunday at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Kick-starting the run home, they will play the Wests Tigers with the Knights locked in a tightly-contested race for a finals position.
The two squs a huge triple-header this weekend with the NRL side kicking off before the NRLW side at McDonald Jones Stadium while the NSW Cup side will also play beforehand. Take your seat.ads are in for a huge triple-header of f
Halfback Aidan Sezer returns from suspension and takes over at halfback from youngster Latu Fainu (concussion protocols).
Fonua Pole is back from a rib injury on the bench and takes the place of Tim Johannssen.
FORM GUIDE
The Knights pushed the reigning premiers, the Panthers, all the way to final whistle last round going down 22-14 in the end.
The red and blue sit in 12th on the ladder with five games remaining, with two points vital to keeping their finals hopes alive.
They take on the Wests Tigers who sit in 17th spot on the ladder and were defeated 48-30 by the North Queensland Cowboys last outing.ooty at the home of the Knights this Sunday afternoon.
KEY MATCH-UP
Tyson Gamble v Lachlan Galvin: A key battle in the halves will help decide the result of Sunday’s game.
Gamble has returned to the line-up following an extended lay-off with injury and had one try-assist and 578 kick metres against the Panthers.
The Knights will be wary of Galvin who has had a strong debut season at the Tigers with 10 try-assists and average of 123 run metres at five-eighth.
STAT ATTACK
Knights fullback Kalyn Ponga has scored six tries in his past seven games against the Tigers.
The Knights won the last outing between the two Clubs with a 20-14 win over the Tigers back in Round 10.
Tigers halfback Aidan Sezer requires three points for 500 NRL points.
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