He’s been the talk of Newcastle league circles for some years but Knights flyer Akuila Uate appears set to live up to the hype this season.
His coach certainly thinks the Fijian international is destined for big things while confirming his team for the opening round this Sunday on the Gold Coast.
As expected five-eighth Ben Rogers joins Jarrod Mullen in the halves.
Teams for Sunday’s round one match:
TITANS: Preston Campbell, Esi Tonga, Josh Graham, Brett Delaney,
Jordan Atkins, Mat Rogers, Scott Prince (capt), Luke Bailey (capt),
Nathan Friend, Matt White, Anthony Laffranchi, Mark Minichiello,
Ashley Harrison. Interchange: Aaron Cannings, Brad Meyers, Luke
O’Dwyer, William Zillman, Michael Henderson (one to be omitted)
KNIGHTS: Kurt Gidley (capt), James McManus, Junior Sau, Adam
MacDougall, Akuila Uate, Ben Rogers, Jarrod Mullen, Dan Tolar,
Isaac De Gois, Ben Cross, Steve Simpson, Cory Paterson, Zeb Taia.
Interchange: Matt Hilder, Chris Houston, Richie Fa’aoso, Cameron
Ciraldo
Referees: Matt Cecchin, Chris James
