Newcastle Knights forward Xavier Savage faces a multi-game suspension after being sanctioned over a high tackle during Saturday’s loss to the Rabbitohs. The NRL Judiciary upheld the ban, which rules him out of the Knights’ upcoming three 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 sits out the Sea Eagles’ clash with the Sharks. Canberra welcomes Wests Tigers at GIO Stadium in the same round, with the Raiders awarded home advantage after the Tigers’ poor form despite line-up adjustments.