Newcastle Knights has just confirm squad for the upcoming NRL season, including recent arrivals from England
Newcastle Knights have announced their NRL squad, which includes English players Will Pryce and Kai Pearce-Paul.
Livewire full-back. Pryce and towering back-rower Pearce-Paul recently arrived in Australia to join the Knights, where both have signed two-year contracts.
Pryce joins the NRL after three seasons with Huddersfield Giants, where he scored 17 tries in 45 appearances. He has also achieved international success with the England Knights.
Meanwhile, Pearce-Paul joins the NRL as a Super League champion, having played in Wigan’s Grand Final victory over Catalans at Old Trafford in his final game with the club.
During his four seasons with the Warriors, the London-born forward made 61 appearances and earned senior England caps. He represented his country in the postponed 2021 Rugby League World Cup on home turf.
However, Pearce-Paul may miss the start of the season after undergoing surgery for a toe injury in November.
The Knights squad for 2024 includes a few familiar names, including former Man of Steel winner Jackson Hastings, who is about to begin his second season with Adam O’Brien’s side.
Former Huddersfield half-back Jack Cogger joined Newcastle in the off-season, signing a three-year contract from reigning NRL champions the Penrith Panthers.
The Knights’ NRL top 30 squad for 2024 includes eight international players: Dane Gagai (Australia), Greg Marzhew (Samoa), Leo Thompson (New Zealand), Tyson Frizell (Wales, Australia, Tonga), Hastings (Great Britain), Pearce-Paul (England), and twin brothers Daniel and Jacob Saifiti (Fiji).