Knights v Broncos: Roache returns; Rapana cops ban
Two teams in top form go head-to-head with the Knights hosting a red-hot Broncos side who are keen to claim their fifth win on the trot.
Last week, the Knights proved far too good for Wests Tigers, racing out to a 26-0 lead by half-time on their way to their 34-6 victory, however coach Ben Jeffries said he "would like them to be a bit more ruthless around finishing teams off" post-match.
The side are likely to face a much sterner challenge against a confident Broncos side who have surged to second on the ladder off the back four high-scoring wins.
After a close opening quarter of the game against the Cowboys last week in their Queensland derby, the Broncos galloped away from their opposition, scoring eight tries in their match.
Match: Knights v Broncos
Round 7 -
home Team
Knights
4th Position
away Team
Broncos
3rd Position
Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
Team news
Knights: The Knights will line up 1-17, with no changes in Sunday's final team update. Nita Maynard is the 18th player. Both skipper Hannah Southwell and Georgia Roche are named despite the duo being unable to finish their game last week. Halfback Jesse Southwell will start, with Evie Jones moving to the bench, while Abigail Roache has been named at centre, with Lilly-Anne White moving to the reserves. Nita Maynard is 18th player, dropping from the bench for Tayla Predebon. No changes in Saturday's 24-hour update with Maynard and Lily Ann-White remaining in the squad.
Broncos: There were no changes to the Brisbane side 60 minutes before kick off, with Lauren Dam the 18th player. With Tazmin Rapana suspended for one match after an early guilty plea to a Dangerous Contact charge, Mariah Denman comes in to start in the second row in the only change from last week. Lauren Dam and Skyla Adams remained in the squad when it was trimmed to 19 on Saturday.
Match: Knights v Broncos
Round 7 -
home Team
Knights
away Team
Broncos
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Knights is number 1 Tamika UptonFullback for Broncos is number 1 Hayley Maddick
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Winger for Knights is number 2 Sheridan GallagherWinger for Broncos is number 2 Julia Robinson
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Centre for Knights is number 3 Shanice ParkerCentre for Broncos is number 3 Mele Hufanga
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Centre for Knights is number 4 Abigail RoacheCentre for Broncos is number 4 Shenae Ciesiolka
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Winger for Knights is number 5 Tenika WillisonWinger for Broncos is number 5 Stacey Waaka
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Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Georgia RocheFive-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Gayle Broughton
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Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jesse SouthwellHalfback for Broncos is number 7 Ali Brigginshaw
Forwards
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Prop for Knights is number 8 Rima ButlerProp for Broncos is number 8 Brianna Clark
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Hooker for Knights is number 9 Olivia HigginsHooker for Broncos is number 9 Jada Ferguson
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Prop for Knights is number 10 Simone KarpaniProp for Broncos is number 10 Chelsea Lenarduzzi
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2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Laishon Albert-Jones2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Mariah Denman
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2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Yasmin Clydsdale2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Romy Teitzel
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Lock for Knights is number 13 Hannah SouthwellLock for Broncos is number 13 Keilee Joseph
Interchange
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Interchange for Knights is number 14 Evie JonesInterchange for Broncos is number 14 Destiny Brill
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Interchange for Knights is number 15 Kayla RomaniukInterchange for Broncos is number 15 Tafito Lafaele
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Interchange for Knights is number 16 Tayla PredebonInterchange for Broncos is number 16 Lavinia Gould
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Interchange for Knights is number 17 Viena TinaoInterchange for Broncos is number 17 Annetta-Claudia Nu'uausala
Reserves
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Replacement for Knights is number 18 Nita MaynardReplacement for Broncos is number 18 Lauren Dam
Match Officials
- Referee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Senior Review Official: Dave Munro
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Knights have won 10 of their past 11 games at McDonald Jones Stadium.
- Broncos centre Mele Hufanga has scored six tries in her past four games.
- Knights fullback Tamika Upton has scored four tries in her past five games at McDonald Jones Stadium.
- Broncos captain Ali Brigginshaw will play her 40th NRLW game.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
