The Sharks first NRLW game of the season is against Newcastle at Ocean Protect Stadium from 7:45pm on Thursday night.
Tiana Penitani Gray will miss the match through injury with Rhiannon Byers taking her place at centre.
Georgia Hannaway steps back into the 6 jersey to partner Chantay Kiria-Ratu in the halves.
Cowboys' recruits China Polata and Najvada George will both play their first games for the Sharks, while Rugby 7s convert Madison Ashby is all set to make her NRLW debut, named in jumper 14.
See following the two team lists for Thursday's game.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Sharks is number 1 Jada TaylorFullback for Knights is number 1 Lilly-Ann White
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Winger for Sharks is number 2 Cassie StaplesWinger for Knights is number 2 Shanice Parker
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Centre for Sharks is number 3 Rhiannon ByersCentre for Knights is number 3 Sidney Taylor
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Centre for Sharks is number 4 Annessa BiddleCentre for Knights is number 4 Tenika Willison
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Winger for Sharks is number 5 Georgia RavicsWinger for Knights is number 5 Mercedez Taulelei-Siala
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Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Georgia HannawayFive-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Kirra Dibb
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Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Chantay Kiria-RatuHalfback for Knights is number 7 Georgia Roche
Forwards
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Prop for Sharks is number 8 Ellie JohnstonProp for Knights is number 8 Tayla Predebon
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Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Quincy DoddHooker for Knights is number 9 Olivia Higgins
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Prop for Sharks is number 10 Caitlan Johnston-GreenProp for Knights is number 10 Tiana Davison
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Manilita Takapautolo2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Fane Finau
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 China Polata2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Yasmin Meakes
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Lock for Sharks is number 13 Tegan DymockLock for Knights is number 13 Kayla Romaniuk
Interchange
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Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Madison Higgins-AshbyInterchange for Knights is number 14 Jules Kirkpatrick
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Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Stephanie FaulknerInterchange for Knights is number 15 Sienna Yeo
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Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Najvada GeorgeInterchange for Knights is number 16 Amelia Pasikala
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Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Jaydika TafuaInterchange for Knights is number 17 Simone Karpani
Reserves
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Replacement for Sharks is number 18 Anne-Marie Kiria-RatuReplacement for Knights is number 18 Cheyelle Robins-Reti
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Reserve for Sharks is number 19 Jacinta CarterReserve for Knights is number 19 Ella-Jaye Harrison-Leaunoa
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Reserve for Sharks is number 20 Milla ElaroReserve for Knights is number 20 Botille Vette-Welsh
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Reserve for Sharks is number 21 Leilani AhsamReserve for Knights is number 21 Grace Giampino
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Reserve for Sharks is number 22 Koffi BrookfieldReserve for Knights is number 22 Joeli Morris
Match Officials
- Referee: Liam Kennedy
- Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton
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SHARKS NRLW TEAM LIST - ROUND 1
1 Jada Taylor - Life Outdoors
2 Cassie Staples - Club Central Menai
3 Rhiannon Byers - Guardian Venue Management International
4 Annessa Biddle - Alltech Payroll
5 Georgia Ravics - The Outperformer
6 Georgia Hannaway - Carpark King
7 Chantay Kiria-Ratu - Corey Fox Landscaping
8 Ellie Johnston - Life Outdoors
9 Quincy Dodd - Life Outdoors
10 Caitlan Johnston-Green - Life Outdoors
11 Manilita Takapautolo - Legends Memorabilia
12 China Polata - Tyrepower
13 Tegan Dymock - Quest Apartment Hotels
14 Madison Ashby - Stewart Electrical Group
15 Stephanie Faulkner - Resolution Strata Services
16 Najvada George - Classic Sportswear
17 Jaydika Tafua - Ocean Protect
18 Anne-Marie Kiria-Ratu
19 Jacinta Carter
20 Milla Elaro
21 Leilani Ahsam
22 Koffi Brookfield
