The Late Mail - Knights v Panthers

Newcastle Knights v Penrith Panthers
Hunter Stadium - Saturday 3:00pm

The Newcastle Knights lose winger James McManus to a wound infection for today's clash, which will see Sione Mata'utia come into his position. The Knights are otherwise unchanged. UPDATE! Robbie Rochow is OUT with back spasms in warm up. Chris Houston starts in his place, with Joe Tapine the new bench replacement.

A couple of changes for the visting Penrith Panthers with five-eighth Jamie Soward and hooker James Segeyaro both ruled out. Bryce Cartwright comes in at six, while Api Koroisau will make his club debut at hooker. Back-rower Lewis Brown drops to the bench with Isaah Yeo handed a starting gig in his place.

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