The Titans have lost phillip Sami, with Corey Thomspon coming into a reshuffled backline, while the Knights have pulled a late switch to their forward pack.

SUNDAY

Gold Coast Titans vs Newcastle Knights at Cbus Super Stadium, 4.05pm AEDT

Titans team: 1. Jayden Campbell 5. Greg Marzhew 2. Sosefo Fifita 3. Brian Kelly 18. Corey Thompson 6. AJ Brimson 7. Tanah Boyd 8. Jaimin Jolliffe 9. Sam McIntyre 10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui 11. David Fifita 12. Beau Fermor 13. Isaac Liu 14. Paul Turner 15. Herman Ese’ese 16. Moeaki Fotuaika 17. Klese Haas. 18th man: 19. Jarrod Wallace

Players cut: 4. Phillip Sami 20. Toby Sexton 21. Esan Marsters 22. Sam Lisone

Late Mail: Phillip Sami was ruled out due to concussion, with Sosefo Fifita shifting to the centres and Corey Thompson coming onto the wing.

Knights team: 1. Tex Hoy 2. Edrick Lee 3. Dane Gagai 4. Krystian Mapapalangi 5. Dominic Young 6. Anthony Milford 7. Adam Clune 8. David Klemmer 9. Jayden Brailey 15. Jacob Saifiti 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Brodie Jones 13. Sauaso Sue 10. Daniel Saifiti 14. Phoenix Crossland 16. Pasami Saulo 17. Mathew Croker. 18th man: 18. Jack Johns

Players cut: 19. Chris Randall 20. Enari Tuala 21. Simi Sasagi 22. Jirah Momoisea

Late Mail: Tyson Frizell (ribs) and Daniel Saifiti (Covid protocols) return, with Mat Croker shifting to the bench. Jacob saifiti starts with brother Daniel shifting to the bench.