Wests Tigers vs Newcastle Knights Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
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Second-place takes on third-place at the time of writing as Wests Tigers host Newcastle Knights.
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Wests Tigers team news
Suspension rules out Wests Tigers winger Luke Laulilii, who will return next weekend against Brisbane Broncos. He’s the only player from the squad named in the last round to be moved out.
Squad: Jahream Bula, Faaletino Tavana, Sunia Turuva, Heamasi Makasini, Jeral Skelton, Jock Madden, Adam Doueihi, Terrell May, Apisai Koroisau, Fonua Pole, Samuela Fainu, Kai Pearce-Paul, Alex Twal, Latu Fainu, Sione Fainu, Royce Hunt, Alex Seyfarth, Tristan Hope, Patrick Herbert, Bunty Afoa, Tony Sukkar, Charlie Murray
Newcastle Knights team news
Bradman Best has been struggling with a groin injury and has lost the battle to be fit for this game as a result. He misses out for Newcastle Knights.
Squad: Fletcher Hunt, Dominic Young, Dane Gagai, Wilson De Courcey, Greg Marzhew, Fletcher Sharpe, Sandon Smith, Jacob Saifiti, Phoenix Crossland, Trey Mooney, Dylan Lucas, Jermaine McEwen, Mat Croker, Harrison Graham, Tyson Frizell, Pasami Saulo, Thomas Cant, Tyson Gamble, Cody Hopwood, Francis Manuleleua, Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana, James Schiller
Wests Tigers vs Newcastle Knights prediction
When it comes to this particular fixture, Newcastle Knights have had the edge over Wests Tigers for a significant period of time now. The Knights have won seven of their last eight fixtures against this weekend’s opponents and it’s time for Wests Tigers to respond if they are to maintain their place inside the top two.
Key to Newcastle Knights’ success will be the free-scoring Dominic Young. He boasts eight tries across his side’s last five NRL games, a figure bettered only by Thomas Jenkins heading into the weekend. The smart play would be to back Young scoring a try at any point of this match.
Wests Tigers vs Newcastle Knights tip: Dominic Young to score a try anytime
