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The Newcastle Knights take on the Dolphins at McDonald Jones Stadium in a do or die clash to decide the final spot in the top eight.
The final clash of the regular season will see the Knights or Dolphins advance with a win, while an unlikely draw will see the Raiders hold onto eighth spot.
MATCH CENTRE: Knights vs Dolphins teams, scores, videos
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The match sees Kalyn Ponga come up against the man who tried to sign him to the Dolphins in Wayne Bennett in a mouth-watering grudge match.
For the Knights Tyson Frizell is set to return from concussion protocols, with Brodie Jones shifting to the bench.
Tyson Gamble is also on track to feature after recovering from a hand injury.
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For the Dolphins Felise Kaufusi was cleared to play after a successful night at the judiciary on Tuesday night.
Meanwhile, Jesse Bromwich and Kodi Nikorima will make their return from the concussion protocols.
The battle between Queensland stars Kalyn Ponga and Hamiuso Tabuai-Fidow at fullback will be worth the price of admission alone.
TEAMS (TWO TO BE OMITTED)
Knights team: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Fletcher Sharpe 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Jack Cogger 7. Phoenix Crossland 8. Daniel Saifiti 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Leo Thompson 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Dylan Lucas 13. Adam Elliott 14. Tyson Gamble 15. Mathew Croker 16. Jack Hetherington 17. Brodie Jones 18. Thomas Cant 19. Will Pryce
Dolphins team: 1. Trai Fuller 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Jack Bostock 6. Jake Averillo 7. Sean O’Sullivan 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Max Plath 10. Tevita Pangai Junior 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Connelly Lemuelu 13. Kenny Bromwich 14. Jeremy Marshall-King 15. Ray Stone 16. Mark Nicholls 17. Kodi Nikorima 20. Oryn Keeley 19. Isaiya Katoa
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