Kalyn Ponga is back for the Knights as they host Wests Tigers in Round 17. On June 23, the Knights announced Ponga's return after he missed last week's game due to Origin duties.
What happened?
The Knights had a close win against the Dragons last week, with Fletcher Sharpe scoring two tries in the opening eight minutes. However, the Dragons fought back, and the Knights had to handle the pressure to secure the win.
Team News
The Knights have made several changes to their team, with Ponga and Dylan Lucas returning from Origin duties. Fletcher Sharpe will shift to five-eighth, and Sandon Smith will come off the bench. Jermaine McEwen is also back after a one-game suspension.
Match Preview
The Wests Tigers are looking to bounce back from their loss to the Dolphins, and they have made some changes to their team. Adam Doueihi is set to return from a shoulder injury, and Alex Seyfarth will start at lock. Patrick Herbert has been ruled out with a shoulder injury, and Starford To'a will shift to centre.
The Knights are currently in 6th position, while the Wests Tigers are in 11th position. The match will be played at McDonald Jones Stadium, and the Knights will be looking to secure a win to stay in touch with the top teams.
What to Expect
The match is expected to be a close one, with both teams looking to secure a win. The Knights will be relying on Ponga to make an impact, and the Wests Tigers will be looking to contain him. The match will be broadcast on WatchNRL, and fans can catch all the action live.
The Knights have a strong team, and with Ponga back, they will be looking to make a statement. The Wests Tigers, on the other hand, will be looking to cause an upset and get their season back on track. The match is set to be an exciting one, with both teams giving it their all.
The final team lists have been announced, with the Knights and Wests Tigers both making some changes. The Knights will be looking to use their home advantage to secure a win, and the Wests Tigers will be looking to use their speed and agility to catch the Knights off guard.
The match will be played on Sunday, and fans can expect a thrilling encounter. With Ponga back, the Knights will be looking to make a strong statement, and the Wests Tigers will be looking to spoil the party. The stage is set for an exciting match, and fans will be eagerly waiting to see what happens.
The Knights have been working hard in training, and they will be looking to put in a strong performance. The Wests Tigers, on the other hand, will be looking to use their experience to outsmart the Knights. The match is set to be a close one, and fans can expect a thrilling encounter.
The referee will be keeping a close eye on the players, and any mistakes will be punished. The Knights and Wests Tigers will both be looking to make a strong start, and the team that can dominate the early stages will have a good chance of securing a win.
The crowd will be cheering loudly, and the atmosphere will be electric. The Knights and Wests Tigers will both be looking to feed off the energy of the crowd, and the team that can handle the pressure will have a good chance of securing a win.
The match is set to be an exciting one, with both teams giving it their all. The Knights will be looking to secure a win to stay in touch with the top teams, and the Wests Tigers will be looking to cause an upset and get their season back on track. The stage is set for a thrilling encounter, and fans will be eagerly waiting to see what happens.