For many of the players, this will be the first hit out for the 2012 season.
For Boyd and Adam Cuthbertson it is their first run in Knights colours.
For Buderus, Kade Snowden and Timana Tahu, it is their first game back since returning to the club.
Chris Adams, Marvin Filipo, Siuatonga Likiliki, Alex McKinnon, Kevin Naiqama, Kyle O’Donnell, Tyrone Roberts, Korbin Sims and Zane Tetevano played in the Knights’ NSW Cup win last weekend and retain their spot in the NRL squad.
Knights squad: Chris Adams, Darius Boyd, Danny Buderus, Neville Costigan, Adam Cuthbertson, Joel Edwards, Lisiate (Richie) Fa'aoso, Marvin Filipo, Kurt Gidley, Matt Hilder, Chris Houston, Siuatonga Likiliki, Alex McKinnon, James McManus, Jarrod Mullen, Wes Naiqama, Kevin Naiqama, Kyle O'Donnell, Tyrone Roberts, Tafeaga Junior Sa'u, Korbin Sims, Kade Snowden, Timana Tahu, Zeb Taia, Zane Tetevano, Evarn Tuimavave, Akuila Uate.