Newcastle Knights forward Xavier Savage faces a three-match 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 shifts to fullback as Tom Trbojevic misses the Sea Eagles’ clash with the Sharks. Canberra faces Wests Tigers at GIO Stadium in the same round, with the Raiders awarded home advantage after the Tigers’ tough period despite line-up adjustments.