The Newcastle Knights have announced the extension of promising back rower Francis Manuleleua, taking his contract out to the end of 2028. Knights scouts identified the New Zealand product at 14-years-old, earmarking him for great things in the Hunter. Manuleleua has been damaging on the edge when given an opportunity, and is set to remain an important piece of Holbrook's vision in the Knights' future. Knight's head of recruitment, Peter O'Sullivan, has been pleased to see the 22-year-old's development since he first identified him eight years earlier. The Knights will travel to the nation's capital to face the Canberra Raiders on Sunday afternoon.