Timana Tahu will miss Newcastle's Round 1 clash against Wests Tigers Timana Tahu will miss Round 1. A FOOT injury has ruled Timana Tahu out of the Newcastle team for the opening match of the NRL season, although the Knights have named a strong line-up for their Wests Tigers clash. Tahu's absence opens up a spot for Anthony Quinn, who returns to the Knights after six years away. Kurt Gidley will lead the Knights in Monday night's encounter at Hunter Stadium, returning from a serious knee injury that left him sidelined since round eight last year. Coach Wayne Bennett has also pitched Travis Waddell straight into battle at hooker, having only signed him to a two-year deal on Monday. Waddell's last-minute deal followed injuries to Danny Buderus and back-up hooker Matt Hilder. New recruits Beau Scott and Jeremy Smith have also been named in the starting team. Round 1 NRL 1. Darius Boyd 2. James McManus Dane Gagai 4. Anthony Quinn 5. Akuila Uate 6. Jarrod Mullen 7. Kurt Gidley (c) 8. Kade Snowden 9. Travis Waddell 10. Willie Mason 11. Beau Scott 12. Chris Houston 13. Jeremy Smith Interchange 14. Tyrone Roberts 15. Neville Costigan 16. Robbie Rochow 17. Alex McKinnon 18. David Fa'alogo