SUNDAY, JUNE 30th, 2024 ALLIANZ STADIUM, SYDNEY
Roosters vs. Tigers NRL Clash Preview
The Sydney Roosters aim to secure their position in the NRL top four as they return to Allianz Stadium to face the Wests Tigers on Sunday night.
Roosters Look to Maintain Momentum
Trent Robinson’s team earned a gritty 26-8 victory over the Bulldogs at a rain-soaked Industree Group Stadium in Gosford last weekend, climbing to fourth place on the ladder.
Halfback Sam Walker Key to Roosters’ Strategy
Halfback Sam Walker excelled in the wet conditions and will seek to guide his team to their third consecutive win this weekend.
Roosters
1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Sitili Tupouniua 4. Joseph Manu 5. Dominic Young 6. Luke Keary 7. Sam Walker 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Brandon Smith 10. Terrell May 11. Angus Crichton 12. Victor Radley 13. Connor Watson 14. Spencer Leniu 15. Naufahu Whyte 16. Nat Butcher 17. Lindsay Collins 18. Sandon Smith 19. Siua Wong 20. Blake Steep 21. Ethan King 22. Michael Jennings 23. Salesi Foketi 24. Delasalle Vaa
Tigers Pose Challenge Despite Standing
The Wests Tigers may be in 16th place, but Sunday’s game won’t be easy. Benji Marshall’s team has found their form after returning from the bye.
Recent Form Boosts Tigers’ Confidence
The Tigers have won two consecutive games, including an impressive 48-24 victory over the Raiders last weekend.
Lachlan Galvin was superb in his return from a hand injury, while Adam Doueihi provided a major boost in his first NRL match since tearing his ACL last year.
Tigers
1. Jahream Bula 2. Solomona Faataape 3. Brent Naden 4. Adam Doueihi 5. Luke Laulilii 6. Lachlan Galvin 7. Aidan Sezer 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Fonua Pole 11. Reuben Porter 12. Samuela Fainu 13. Justin Matamua 14. Heath Mason 15. Sione Fainu 16. Alex Seyfarth 17. David Klemmer 18. Kit Laulilii 19. Charlie Staines 20. Tallyn Da Silva 21. John Bateman 22. Justin Olam
Referee. Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski, Touch Judges, Phil Henderson, Nick Pelgrave, Bunker, Chris Butler.
Challenges in Roosters’ Backline
The Roosters’ outside back depth will be further tested as Junior Pauga serves a four-game suspension for a high tackle on Bulldogs fullback Connor Tracey.
Pauga joins Joseph-Aukuso Sua’ali’i, Michael Jennings, Billy Smith, and Robert Toia on the sidelines, leaving Ethan King as one of the potential options for selection.
Historical Match Insights
The Roosters have won their last seven games against Wests Tigers (and 17 of their past 18).
Wests Tigers are aiming for three consecutive wins for the first time since 2018.
Roosters prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves will equal the club’s all-time appearance record of 306 games. Will he end up on report? I am sure he will be trying.
Wests Tigers will play their 600th game since joining the competition in 2000.
Roosters captain James Tedesco will play his 150th game for the club.
Prediction.
The Roosters are in red hot form in attack while their defence is solid enough to keep opposition sides honest. For this match, the Roosters will be bolstered by the returns of Angus Crichton (Second Row), Connor Watson (Lock), Spencer Leniu (bench), and Lindsay Collins (bench). The Tigers will have David Klemmer returning via the bench while Justin Olam is on the extended bench, but behind the recently returned Adam Doueihi, who last week made a brilliant return from a years absence due to injury. Chooks for me.
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