69 Gladstone Road, Suva. He has pushed Tex Hoy out of the 17-man squad although the coach admitted he contemplated using both Watson and Hoy on the interchange rotation. Newcastle have suffered a significant NRL blow with NSW State of Origin front-rower Daniel Saifiti sidelined for up to six weeks with a knee injury. Mitch Barnett will end almost four months of injury exile when the Knights enforcer returns to bolster Newcastle's forward pack for Saturday's clash against South Sydney at Bankwest Stadium. "We get Barney and Connor back from some long term stuff and Sione returns but then we go and lose Daniel Saifiti for at least four weeks and possibly as long as six weeks. “Early diagnosis is PCL, I think that’s better than the others,” he said after the game. But Knights officials remain hopeful he could still be able to face North Queensland on Sunday. But the Fijian influence will not be missing from the Knights as Daniel’s twin brother Jacob will take his place in the starting lineup. NSW has recorded 13 new cases of COVID-19, with four schools closed and the Sydney CBD gym cluster increasing to 14 infections. The Knights have won five of … If Saifiti is out against North Queensland, he would likely be replaced by his brother Jacob who stepped up in his absence for the past month. Newcastle have suffered a significant NRL blow with NSW State of Origin front-rower Daniel Saifiti sidelined for up to six weeks with a knee injury. Over the past two weeks Storm have beaten the 2019 grand finalists in gritty matches, establishing themselves as a title contender in 2020. Australian Associated Press, https://nnimgt-a.akamaihd.net/transform/v1/crop/frm/silverstone-feed-data/64240520-8ae9-49eb-b2d5-4e758808ea7c.jpg/r0_74_800_526_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg, Historic Bathurst Showground to benefit from major state funding, Bathurst blitz conducts 200 more tests but still no cases of COVID, 'A win-win-win-win': Jennings says this idea is way forward for karts, Our say | Reasons to be hopeful as we face biggest test, Express delivery: Officers deliver bub who couldn't wait at Kelso, HSC students tick off another exam milestone. The 24-year-old was only on return from four weeks on the sideline with a PCL injury, after starting this season in career-best form. Online Discussion Terms & Conditions. "It's good and bad news on the injury front," Knights coach Adam O'Brien told the Newcastle Herald. He'd already wrecked his 2019 pre-season because of the injury. His combination with David Klemmer is arguably the best in the league, with big games against Melbourne, Wests Tigers and Manly in the next month. O'Brien has named Barnett, Watson and Mata'utia on the bench with Aidan Guerra retaining his spot in the backrow for his 200th NRL game. Newcastle have suffered a significant NRL blow with NSW State of Origin front-rower Daniel Saifiti sidelined for up to six weeks with a knee injury. Daniel Saifiti has succumbed to another knee injury with his brother Jacob to start at prop and Pasami Saulo returning on the bench. Saifiti has enjoyed his best year in the NRL, averaging more than 10 metres per run - the second most of all props in the NRL - and busting 20 tackles. He'd already wrecked his 2019 pre-season because of the injury. While you're with us, did you know the Newcastle Herald offers breaking news alerts, daily email newsletters and more? North Queensland, meanwhile, haven't won a game since they defeated Newcastle in round seven. It's probably no coincidence that Newcastle have won back-to-back games with Blake Green coming on board to help shoulder Pearce's load. Daniel Saifiti Former Fiji Bati prop Daniel Saifiti will not feature for the Knights in their NRL round 10 clash against the Rabbitohs on Friday due to an injury. Saifiti has enjoyed his best year in the NRL, averaging more than 10 metres per run - the second most of all props in the NRL - and busting 20 tackles. It follows a similar effort from Roosters winger Matt Ikuvalu on Thursday night, when he scored five tries against North Queensland after being called up minutes before kick off. Knights prop David Klemmer has ascended to the top of the offload charts with 39. Newcastle are confident Daniel Saifiti hasn't re-injured his knee in their win over Manly, hopeful he will be able to face North Queensland on Sunday. newsletters, editors-pick-list, Newcastle Knights, Daniel Saifiti, Mitch Barnett, Mitch Barnett will end almost four months of injury exile when the Knights enforcer returns to bolster Newcastle's forward pack for Saturday's clash against South Sydney at Bankwest Stadium. Venue: And Brodie Jones did a rib cartilage and is gone for three to four weeks. Knights and NSW duo Daniel Saifiti and David Klemmer. The Knights will also welcome back bench utility Connor Watson from ankle surgery against the Rabbitohs while backrower Sione Mata'utia returns after missing the Eels defeat due to concussion. Chris Randall and Jirah Momoisea dropped off the extended bench 24 hours before kick-off. Knights: Newcastle will start 1-17 after Brodie Jones and Tex Hoy were left out an hour before kick-off. The Knights captain will look to continue his side's momentum by outpointing Morgan, who all but dragged the Cowboys to victory last round as he responded to a horror comeback from shoulder surgery a week prior. But the Fijian influence will not be missing from the Knights as Daniel’s twin brother Jacob will take his place in the starting lineup. Forgotten your login details? Saifiti limped from the field in the opening half of their 26-24 win over Manly, and is expected to go for scans early this week. It was discovered bulging discs in his neck were pressuring his spinal chord and he was forced to undergo surgery to relieve the stress on the nerves in his arm. Panthers v Storm: May to start; Melbourne unchanged, You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. IN OTHER NEWS While you're with us, did you know the Newcastle Herald offers breaking news alerts, daily email newsletters and more? As expected, Jacob Saifiti will start in the frontrow alongside David Klemmer with his brother sidelined. Call + 61 2 9322 8727. But they know as well as anyone they cannot let their guard down in the four games against teams realistically out of finals contention. There will be two games on Sunday with the Warriors playing the Sharks at 4pm and the Panthers host the Cowboys at 6:05pm. Newcastle are confident Daniel Saifiti hasn't re-injured his knee in their win over Manly, hopeful he will be able to face North Queensland on Sunday. They have shown heart and promise but failed to execute at the right moments. He has played for New South Wales in the State of Origin series Background. The Knights will also welcome back bench utility Connor Watson from ankle surgery against the Rabbitohs while backrower Sione Mata'utia returns after missing the Eels defeat due to concussion. Newcastle have suffered a significant NRL blow with NSW State of Origin front-rower Daniel Saifiti sidelined for up to six weeks with a knee injury. Former Fiji Bati prop Daniel Saifiti will not feature for the Knights in their NRL round 10 clash against the Rabbitohs on Friday due to an injury. We're just going to enjoy that and get straight into the Cowboys," O'Brien said. The loss of Saifiti will be a huge blow for the Knights who are already without starters Jayden Brailey, Connor Watson, Edrick Lee and Mitch Barnett. Saifiti suffered the injury in Sunday's loss to Parramatta and scans have since confirmed ligament damage to his left posterior cruciate ligament. The Bulldogs are now last on the NRL ladder with just one win from the first nine rounds. And Brodie Jones did a rib cartilage and is gone for three to four weeks. Toohey's News: Listen to Barry Toohey's new podcast in your Podcast app O'Brien has named Barnett, Watson and Mata'utia on the bench with Aidan Guerra retaining his spot in the backrow for his 200th NRL game. The match was further soured by the news Simonsson and co-captain Josh Hodgson will miss the remainder of the season with shoulder and ACL injuries respectfully. At best, it's hoped the 24-year-old could return within four weeks, with his brother Jacob to start in his spot against South Sydney on Saturday. Other games on Saturday will see the Dragons meet the Bulldogs at 5pm and the Sea Eagles battle the Eels at 9:35pm. ", Toohey's News: Listen to Barry Toohey's new podcast in your Podcast app. "But in the end, for the balance of the team, I decided to go with just Connor.
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