nib Newcastle Knights coach Nathan Brown has trimmed his Round 20 NRL team ahead of Friday's match against North Queensland at 1300SMILES Stadium.



Connor Watson has been ruled out with a groin issue.



While he has battled an ankle complaint, it's a groin injury which has seen the No.6 fail to make the game.



He has been replaced by Jack Cogger in the halves.



Cory Denniss has also dropped off the bench.



Brown will confirm his final 17 one hour before kick-off.







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TEAM



1. Kalyn Ponga

2. Ken Sio

3. Sione Mata'utia

4. Nathan Ross

5. Shaun Kenny-Dowall

20. Jack Cogger

7. Mitchell Pearce ©

8. Jacob Lillyman

9. Danny Levi

10. Daniel Saifiti

11. Lachlan Fitzgibbon

12. Mitch Barnett

13. Aidan Guerra



14. Jamie Buhrer ©

15. Chris Heighington

16. Josh King

17. Herman Ese'ese



18. Nick Meaney

21. JJ Felise



Friday, July 27 – Round 20

North Queensland Cowboys v Newcastle Knights

Kick-off: 6pm

Venue: 1300SMILES Stadium



