Newcastle Knights forward Xavier Savage faces a multi-game suspension after being penalised for a high tackle during Saturday’s loss to the Rabbitohs. The NRL Judiciary finalised the ban, which rules him out of the Knights’ following few games. The incident adds pressure ahead of the team’s bye before their Round 22 clash with the Storm.
Elsewhere in Round 21, Manly’s Campese Maafu moves into fullback as Tom Trbojevic is absent from the Sea Eagles’ clash with the Sharks. Canberra faces Wests Tigers at GIO Stadium in the same round, with the Raiders given home advantage after the Tigers’ tough period despite team reshuffles.