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The Newcastle Knights take on the Gold Coast Titans at Hunter Stadium today. Join The Roar for live scores from 2:00pm (AEST).
These sides last met way back in Round 7 2013, which the Knights won comfortably, 30-6.
The Knights are coming off the back of three straight victories, which have propelled them from the dreaded wooden spoon, for now.
The Titans have won just the one game in their last eight, after losing to the Canberra Raiders last week.
Both teams are currently sitting in the bottom four of the NRL ladder; the Titans four points ahead of the Knights.
The Knights are 14th on the ladder, while the Titans are sitting at 13th position. A win for the Knights here will close the gap between the two struggling teams.
This is set to be a sold out crowd in Newcastle, for the Rise for Alex round. This will be an emotional day for all Newcastle Knights fans, staff and players, who will be looking for a big win for their mate Alex McKinnon.
The Knights will be fielding perhaps their best side, which is unchanged after last weeks come from behind victory over the Cronulla Sharks. Wayne Bennet will decide on gameday whether 19th man Adam Cuthbertson will play or not.
It doesn’t get any easier for the Gold Coast Titans who will be missing David Mead and William Zillman, both through hamstring injuries. Anthony Don comes into the side, replacing Kevin Gordon on the wing, who shifts to fullback to replace the injured duo.
The Knights are heavy favourites to win today. The Titans have been slaughtered by injuries, and the Knights are in form.
They also have the extra incentive to win for Alex McKinnon.
Can the Knights make it four straight? Or will the Titans show their early season form and shock the Newcastle Knights? Have your say.
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