Round 20
Newcastle Knights 34 def. Canberra Raiders 24
Team Info
Newcastle
- Previous Game:
- Round 19 vs. Sydney
- Next Game:
- Round 21 vs. Brisbane
- Out:
- Dominic Young (wing), Jack Johns (bench)
- In:
- Bradman Best (centre), David Klemmer (bench)
- Changes:
- Enari Tuala (centre to wing), Jake Clifford (five-eighth to halfback), Phoenix Crossland (halfback to five-eighth), Connor Watson (lock to bench), Sauaso Sue (bench to lock)
Canberra
- Previous Game:
- Round 19 vs. Parramatta
- Next Game:
- Round 21 vs. St Geo Illa
- Out:
- Matt Frawley (five-eighth), Ryan Sutton (lock)
- In:
- Jack Wighton (five-eighth), Elliott Whitehead (second row)
- Changes:
- Hudson Young (second row to lock)
Match Notes
This match was originally scheduled to be played on Saturday the 31st of July in Newcastle, NSW. It was moved to Brisbane, QLD as a result of the relocation of the competition to Queensland from Round 18. On the morning of the game, the state government announced a 3-day COVID-19 lockdown, meaning it couldn't be played. Following negotiation between the governmant and the NRL, the game was rescheduled for the following day with no crowds permitted.
This match is a part of the following:
Contributions:
Shawn Dollin
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