Kaylyn Ponga

The former Storm man looks like he's been playing No.7 all his life, coming up with 24 points, 21 line engagaments, 10 tackle breaks and three try assists in the first three rounds, and his combination with Matt Moylan continues to build nicely.

Newcastle are also getting great input from their halves Jake Clifford and Adam Clune and if Kalyn Ponga can get back on the field this week their spine takes on a more potent look.

The Knights won both clashes against the Sharks last season so they'll head to PointsBet Stadium confident of putting in a good showing.

Ponga has been linked with a move to the halves since Mitchell Pearce’s shock defection to the Super League in November.

The Knights experimented with Ponga in the halves early in the 2019 season but he quickly switched back to fullback.

The 23-year-old confirmed to foxsports.com.au that he’ll be wearing the No. 1 jersey for Newcastle’s season opener against the Roosters on March 12.

“There’s been no real chat about that to be honest, I’ve just been focusing on being the best fullback I can be,” Ponga told foxsports.com.au.