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O’Brien on Pearce, Ponga and why Klemmer was overlooked
Coach Adam O’Brien discusses how the Knights recovered following a turbulent off-season, whether Kalyn Ponga is ready to captain Newcastle and why David Klemmer wasn’t selected in the club’s leadership group
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National Rugby League respects and honours the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on.