NRL Pre-Season Challenge Team List: Week 2

The Parramatta Eels have confirmed their squad to face the Newcastle Knights in Week 2 of the NRL Pre-Season Challenge.

Jason Ryles has named his first team list as Head Coach, featuring a combination of NRL regulars and emerging youth.

Dylan Brown, Joe Ofahengaue and Bryce Cartwright are amongst the line-up of familiar faces, whilst new recruit Isaiah Iongi will make his much-anticipated feature in the fullback jumper for the first time in Blue & Gold.

Players also set to feature for the Eels include pathways products Richie Penisini, Sam Tuivaiti and Charlie Guymer.

Also named is Saxon Pryke and Teancum Brown, who were award-winners of 2024 Jersey Flegg Player of the Year and 2024 Jersey Flegg Coaches Award respectively.

The match will kick off on Friday 14 February at McDonald Jones Stadium at 6:00pm, and will be broadcasted by Fox League and Kayo Sports.