Round 16 NRL Teams: Star targets incredible return as injured Origin contenders eye recall
The Newcastle Knights are preparing for their Round 16 NRL match with potential roster changes depending on player availability following State of Origin duties. Key players like Kalyn Ponga and Bradman Best are being monitored for injury recovery and selection.
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NRL NRL-PREMIERSHIP Round 16 NRL Teams: Star targets incredible return as injured Origin contenders eye recall I won t write Broncos off...yet | 00:42 Andrew Jackson and Tom Sargeant from Fox Sports June 16th, 2026 6:38 pm A host of injured players are set to return in what could double as State of Origin auditions after Game 2, with one star given a chance to make a surprisingly early comeback.
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