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After downing Souths to snap a five-game losing streak, the Knights are out to get on a roll with consecutive home games against the Titans and Eels.
Having won just one of their three games at McDonald Jones Stadium so far this season, Adam O'Brien's men will be out to repay the faithful with another strong showing on Friday night after finding their mojo at Magic Round.
Young gun Fletcher Sharpe enjoyed a day out with a hat-trick at Suncorp Stadium and he'll be out to put on a show as he matches motors with Titans speedsters Alofiana Khan-Pereira, AJ Brimson and Brian Kelly.
The Titans have lost five on the trot and defence has proved a massive issue with 192 points conceded across that stretch. However, the Gold Coast's did win against the Knights in Round 3 and the visitors will be looking for a repeat.
With their confidence restored, the likes of Kalyn Ponga, Greg Marzhew, Bradman Best and Sharpe will make the Titans pay big time unless they can find some defensive resolve.
Match: Knights v Titans
Round 10 -
home Team
Knights
15th Position
away Team
Titans
16th Position
Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
Team News
Knights: Coach Adam O'Brien goes with the same squad that snapped a five-game losing streak at Magic Round. Tyson Gamble was listed among the reserves on Tuesday after returning from a broken nose in NSW Cup last weekend but he dropped out in Thursday's 24-hour update. No changes in Friday's final team update. Thomas Cant is 18th man.
Titans: Winger Jojo Fifita is back on deck after missing Magic Round due to an arm infection while Jayden Campbell (syndesmosis) also returns to take over at halfback from Tom Weaver (concussion). Campbell's return a couple of weeks ahead of schedule is a timely boost for the Titans, who have lost five on the trot. Back-rower David Fifita is unavailable for a recall as he undergoes keyhole surgery on a troublesome ankle. No changes in Friday's update with Jacob Alick-Wiencke the 18th man.
Match: Knights v Titans
Round 10 -
home Team
Knights
away Team
Titans
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn PongaFullback for Titans is number 1 Jaylan De Groot
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Winger for Knights is number 2 James SchillerWinger for Titans is number 2 Alofiana Khan-Pereira
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Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane GagaiCentre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly
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Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman BestCentre for Titans is number 4 Phillip Sami
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Winger for Knights is number 5 Greg MarzhewWinger for Titans is number 5 Jojo Fifita
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Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Fletcher SharpeFive-Eighth for Titans is number 6 AJ Brimson
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Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jack CoggerHalfback for Titans is number 7 Jayden Campbell
Forwards
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Prop for Knights is number 8 Jacob SaifitiProp for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika
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Hooker for Knights is number 9 Phoenix CrosslandHooker for Titans is number 9 Sam Verrills
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Prop for Knights is number 10 Leo ThompsonProp for Titans is number 10 Reagan Campbell-Gillard
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2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Dylan Lucas2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Klese Haas
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2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Kai Pearce-Paul2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Beau Fermor
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Lock for Knights is number 13 Tyson FrizellLock for Titans is number 13 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
Interchange
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Interchange for Knights is number 14 Jayden BraileyInterchange for Titans is number 14 Chris Randall
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Interchange for Knights is number 15 Mat CrokerInterchange for Titans is number 15 Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui
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Interchange for Knights is number 16 Adam ElliottInterchange for Titans is number 16 Arama Hau
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Interchange for Knights is number 17 Brodie JonesInterchange for Titans is number 17 Josiah Pahulu
Reserves
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Replacement for Knights is number 18 Thomas CantReplacement for Titans is number 19 Jacob Alick-Wiencke
Match Officials
- Referee: Belinda Sharpe
- Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
- Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
- Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Knights have won three of their past four games against the Titans.
- The Titans have not won at McDonald Jones Stadium since 2016.
- Knights fullback Kalyn Ponga has scored eight tries in 10 games against the Titans.
- Titans skipper Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will play in his 100th NRL game.
- Titans prop Moeaki Fotuaika will make his 150th NRL appearance.
- Knights centre Dane Gagai will play his 100th game at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.