AT A GLANCE

Knights 10 (Lachlan Fitzgibbon, Brodie Jones tries; Jake Clifford goal) Warriors 6 (Euan Aitken try, Reece Walsh goal). HT: 4-6

No 9 is required, Christie and Super Rugby centurion Drummond offer crisp service and quick runs between rucks.

The Highlanders Tonganborn-and-bred Folau Fakatava won’t play this year due to a major knee injury, and eligibility rules could prove an issue next year too.