Brisbane is navigating the Origin period superbly so far, despite their five-player contribution to the series opener and the fact they are yet to enjoy a bye this season.
The Broncos carved out a brave, Adam Reynolds-inspired 26-22 win over the Warriors in New Zealand minus their rep contingent, while four Origin players backed up – with Payne Haas, Patrick Carrigan and Reece Walsh outstanding – for a highly impressive 20-12 away upset of Cronulla.
Kotoni Staggs also produced a barnstorming display as the Broncos’ ability to go the length of the field came to the fore, but it was a gallant defensive effort that underpinned their first win over a fellow top-six team since Round 1.
Unfancied Newcastle is hovering just a point outside the Top 8, bookending a 26-6 loss to the Sharks at Coffs Harbour with home wins over the Titans (46-26) and Sea Eagles (28-18) before taking a bye last weekend.
The Knights made tough work of it against Origin- and injury-depleted Manly, but the positive takeaway was the performance of hat-trick hero Greg Marzhew and fellow dynamic outside backs Bradman Best and Dom Young.
Kalyn Ponga’s return to fullback has improved the balance of the side.
Maroons winger Selwyn Cobbo returns after being rested by the Broncos last week, with Jesse Arthars left out.
The Knights’ sole Origin rep, Tyson Frizell, is back on deck, while Kurt Mann takes Lachie Miller’s bench spot.
The Broncos boast 13 wins and a draw from their last 19 against the Knights, winning the last three in a row.
Last season they cruised to wins away (36-12) and at home (28-10) with Selwyn Cobbo scoring five tries across the two games.
The Knights haven’t won away from Newcastle since a Round 2 eclipse of the Tigers at Leichhardt.
The Broncos have lost three of their last four at Suncorp Stadium, but they have arguably reclaimed the mantle as the NRL’s form team in the past fortnight and are unsurprisingly the shortest favourites of Round 15.
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