Vodafone Fiji Bati winger Akuila Uate and second row Tariq Sims have been named to start for the Newcastle Knights against the Dragons.

Uate has been outstanding this season while Sims will join his brother Kobin in the Knights.

The Knights are currently leading the NRL points table with 8 points while the Dragons are at 11th place with 4 points.

Meanwhile, Fijian born winger Eto Nabuli will be featuring for the Dragons.

The Knights will take on the Dragons at 8.30pm Saturday.

Source: nrl.com