Rabbitohs and Knights name 20-man squads for Finals Week 1 clash
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 9:49 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
The South Sydney Rabbitohs and Newcastle Knights have finalized their 20-man squads ahead of the upcoming NRL Finals Week 1 encounter. The match is scheduled to take place at Allianz Stadium on September 11, 2026. Both teams adjusted their rosters to the 20-player limit required for the opening round of the postseason. Matt Dufty returns for the Rabbitohs, while Kalyn Ponga is set to start at fullback for the Knights. The selection process confirms the lineups that will contest the fixture at the Sydney venue. This game represents the start of the 2026 finals series for both clubs.
- •The Rabbitohs and Knights face off at Allianz Stadium on September 11.
- •Both clubs have trimmed their respective squads to 20 players.
- •Matt Dufty leads the Rabbitohs while Kalyn Ponga headlines the Knights selection.
- •The match constitutes a Finals Week 1 fixture in the 2026 NRL season.
- 9:49 AMZero Tackle NRL — Updated Team Lists: Rabbitohs vs Knights – Finals Week 1, 2026
"The Rabbitohs and Knights have cut their squads to 20 ahead of tomorrow's match at Allianz Stadium.
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