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Update: NRL Line Up for Round 21 vs Broncos

Update | Trent Robinson has trimmed down his side 24 hours ahead of kick-off. 

Adam Keighran, Renouf Atoni and Siua Wong all come out of the side. 

Fletcher Baker becomes the side's 18th man in jersey no.19, while Kevin Naiqama remains as 19th man. 

The final team will be confirmed one hour prior to kick off tomorrow at 6:50pm.

Originally published Tuesday, August 2:

The Sydney Roosters are proud to announce the line up for Thursday night's Round 21 match against the Brisbane Broncos at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

The blockbuster against the Broncos will be the Tricolours' first match at the SCG since Round 14, which will kick off the final three matches on the hallowed ground in 2022 before the Roosters move into Allianz Stadium from Round 25.

The Roosters will not only be looking to claim their fourth consecutive victory following a steely 20-10 defeat of Manly last week, but will also be looking to mark the occasion with a second victory over Brisbane this season after their thrilling 24-20 outing in Round 5.

Trent Robinson's side has had two changes made in the forward pack, with both Lindsay Collins and Egan Butcher omitted from the side. 

Captain James Tedesco takes his place at fullback in his 199th NRL match, joined by veteran Daniel Tupou, Paul Momirovski, Joseph Manu and Joseph Suaalii in the backline.

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Luke Keary and Sam Walker continue to forge their partnership in the halves, while Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Sam Verrills and Matt Lodge line up in the front row.

The back row features Nat Butcher and Angus Crichton, with Victor Radley once again locking up the scrum.

Ben Thomas will make his first appearance of the season from the interchange bench alongside livewire Connor Watson, utility Drew Hutchison and rookie front rower Terrell May, who is set to play his sixth NRL match. 

The extended bench features Adam Keighran, Fletcher Baker, Kevin Naiqama, Renouf Atoni and Siua Wong. 

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To celebrate our final three matches at the hallowed SCG, be sure to Call Yourself a Rooster with Farewell SCG Membership to access the final remaining home matches and get yourself a 2022 Members scarf, 20% off additional tickets and 10% off Official Merchandise! 

Don't forget to support the Club and Women's Rugby League and sign up for 2022 NRLW Membership as the Roosters begin their quest to retain the Premiership trophy!

For those looking to cheer on the Red, White and Blue, grab your tickets for Thursday night's game here!

The NRL squad to play this Thursday is as follows: 

Team Lists

Backs

  • Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
    Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Tesi Niu
  • Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
    Winger for Broncos is number 2 Corey Oates
  • Centre for Roosters is number 3 Paul Momirovski
    Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
  • Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu
    Centre for Broncos is number 4 Deine Mariner
  • Winger for Roosters is number 5 Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i
    Winger for Broncos is number 5 Selwyn Cobbo
  • Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary
    Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra Mam
  • Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam Walker
    Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Forwards

  • Prop for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
    Prop for Broncos is number 8 Thomas Flegler
  • Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Sam Verrills
    Hooker for Broncos is number 14 Jake Turpin
  • Prop for Roosters is number 10 Matthew Lodge
    Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
  • 2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Angus Crichton
    2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Kurt Capewell
  • 2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Nat Butcher
    2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki
  • Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley
    Lock for Broncos is number 13 Kobe Hetherington

Interchange

  • Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Connor Watson
    Interchange for Broncos is number 9 Billy Walters
  • Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Ben Thomas
    Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Rhys Kennedy
  • Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Drew Hutchison
    Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Corey Jensen
  • Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Terrell May
    Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Keenan Palasia

Reserves

  • Replacement for Roosters is number 19 Fletcher Baker
    Replacement for Broncos is number 18 Te Maire Martin

Match Officials

  • Referee: Todd Smith
  • Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
  • Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
  • Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

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