Newcastle superstar Kalyn Ponga spent most of Friday on the toilet battling the effects of a stomach bug, but it was Cronulla who felt sick after he inspired the Knights to a gut-busting 26-22 victory at McDonald Jones Stadium that night.
Including the match-winner in the 77th minute after earning a penalty at the other end of the field, Ponga scored two tries, set up two for Mitch Barnett and Brodie Jones, and kicked three goals from five attempts for a personal haul of 16 points.
Knights coach Adam O Brien said Ponga, who could be seen doubled over and vomiting on multiple occasions during the game, and housemate Connor Watson were both ill in the lead-up.
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Storm centre
Brenko Lee could be called up for his first match of the year against the Roosters on Friday after having successfully returned from a hamstring injury via the Queensland Cup last week.
Manly have confirmed that star fullback
Tom Trbojevic has done enough team training to finally come back from his own hamstring issue in their match against the Titans on Saturday.
Rabbitohs prop Liam Knight was sidelined indefinitely with ongoing concussion symptoms since the pre-season Charity Shield but has been included in the extended squad to face Wests Tigers.
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