Young Newcastle star Kalyn Ponga will line up at five-eighth next season, after a stellar season at fullback.
Ponga will play in the halves with Mitchell Pearce, in a duo that's set to be one of the most exciting in the NRL in 2019.
The move has been confirmed to the Newcastle Herald, with the publication understanding the decision was made by Ponga, Pearce and coach Nathan Brown a couple of weeks ago.
With Ponga making the No.1 jersey his own in 2018, it is believed it will be a straight swap between Ponga and current five-eighth Connor Watson, who started four games at fullback for the Roosters last season according to Rugby League Project.
Given the Knights lost fullback Nick Meaney to Canterbury, Watson looms as the likely replacement for Ponga, although the Knights are still looking at bringing in a first-choice No.1.
The Knights are currently in conversations with out of contract hooker Issac Luke, although his arrival at Newcastle seems to be less likely by the day.
Newcastle are prepared to offer Luke a one-year deal, although the No.9 wants a longer deal.
The Newcastle Herald understands if Luke does in fact join the Knights, Luke's countryman and fellow hooker Danny Levi would ask the club for an immediate release.
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