NRL Head Coach Trent Robinson has named a new-look Sydney Roosters side ahead of kick off against the Newcastle Knights on Friday night at Allianz Stadium.
With Michael Gordon unable to line-up due to a pec injury, Connor Watson is set to get his first start in the fullback position this season in his place.
Blake Ferguson, Mitchell Pearce and Dylan Napa have all been named, though Boyd Cordner will be rested this week as the coaching staff look to manage his workload at the back end of the season.
Mitchell Cornish comes into the starting hooker spot for injured Captain Jake Friend, Victor Radley looks set to make his first grade debut from the bench, Siosiua Taukeiaho returns from injury and Zane Tetevano has been named as 18th man.
Mitchell Aubusson and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves have been named to Captain the side in Round 20.
As a part of a Women In League initiative from our major partners at Steggles, each player's jersey will feature the name of a special woman in their lives, whether that be their partner or mother.
21-MAN SQUAD
1. Connor Watson | Jodie | Mother
2. Daniel Tupou | Ofa | Mother
3. Latrell Mitchell | Patricia | Mother
4. Joseph Manu | Darnel | Mother
5. Blake Ferguson | Bianca | Partner
6. Luke Keary | Dianne | Mother
7. Mitchell Pearce | Terri | Mother
8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (c) | Chelsea | Wife
9. Mitchell Cornish | Abbey | Partner
10. Dylan Napa | Norma | Grandmother
11. Ryan Matterson | Sondra | Mother
12. Mitchell Aubusson (c) | Laura | Wife
13. Isaac Liu | Jessica | Partner
INTERCHANGE
14. Kane Evans | Jeannette | Mother
15. Siosiua Taukeiaho | Tina | Mother
16. Aidan Guerra | Helen | Mother
17. Victor Radley | Peta | Mother
18. Zane Tetevano | Mikayla | Partner
19. Grant Garvey | Rhonda | Mother
20. Chris Smith | Sandra | Mother
21. Nat Butcher | Heidi | Mother
