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Head Coach Trent Robinson has named his 21-man side ahead of Saturday night's match against the Newcastle Knights at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Captain Jake Friend is set to make his return to the line-up in Round 18, while Freddy Lussick comes out of the 17 and into the reserves.
The remainder of the line-up is unchanged to the side that took to the field against the Canberra Raiders in Round 17.
Luke Keary is set to line-up for his 150th NRL match on Saturday night.
The squad will be updated at 7:35pm on Friday night.
Match: Roosters v Knights
Round 18 -
home Team
Roosters
3rd Position
away Team
Knights
7th Position
Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
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