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Newcastle Knights announce 22-man squad for Sunday's match against Canberra Raiders, adding Hetherington.
Round 21 NRL Team List
The nib Newcastle Knights, led by NRL Head Coach Adam O'Brien, have announced a 22-man squad for their upcoming match against the Canberra Raiders at GIO Stadium this Sunday afternoon.
In the latest team update, Jack Hetherington has been added to the interchange bench.
Josh Papali'i's future with Canberra Raiders is uncertain, as discussions about a potential new deal begin.
Josh Papali'i's future will be at the top of the agenda when one of rugby league's leading player agents seeks out Canberra Raiders chief Don Furner to map out the next move for a star forward likened more to "a machine" than a mere mortal.
Raiders fans were whipped into a frenzy on Monday amid speculation Papali'i could turn his back on the chance to extend his career in the English Super League in favour of a new deal with the Raiders.
Now player agent Steve Gillis and Furner are poised to discuss the future of the Raiders fan favourite, who became Canberra's most-capped player of all time during the club's charge to the top of the NRL ladder.
Isaiah Iongi out for four weeks; Eels struggling with three losses, Moses returning soon.
The Parramatta Eels are facing a significant setback as fullback Isaiah Iongi has been ruled out for up to four weeks due to a hand injury sustained during their recent loss to the Canberra Raiders.
"Iongi suffered the broken hand...but played close to 60 minutes with the injury." This injury comes at a critical time for the Eels, who are struggling in second-last place with three consecutive defeats.
Despite this, the 22-year-old Iongi had become a standout player during the team's rough patch, drawing attention for his impressive work ethic.
While Iongi will be sidelined, the Eels can look forward to the return of their chief halfback, Mitchell Moses.