UPDATED: NRL Line Up for Round 1 Sydney Roosters vs Dolphins

UPDATED: NRL Line Up for Round 1 vs Dolphins

Author: Sydney Roosters
Timestamp: Sat 4 Mar 2023, 04:05 PM

UPDATED: Trent Robinson has reduced the 22-man squad to 19 players ahead of tomorrow's clash with the Dolphins.

Tuku Hau Tapuha, Sandon Smith and Siua Wong come out of the side this week.

Jake Turpin remains as the 18th player replacement, while Junior Pauga is the remaining reserve.

The final squad will be confirmed one hour prior to kick off tomorrow afternoon.

Round 1 - Round 1 - Sunday 5 Mar

Full Time

Dolphins

Roosters

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako

Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Euan Aitken

Centre for Roosters is number 3 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii
Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Brenko Lee

Centre for Roosters is number 14 Drew Hutchison
Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Tesi Niu

Winger for Roosters is number 5 Jaxson Paulo
Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Isaiya Katoa

Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary
Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Sean O'Sullivan

Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam Walker

Forwards

Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Jesse Bromwich

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Lindsay Collins
Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-King

Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Brandon Smith
Prop for Dolphins is number 10 Jarrod Wallace

Prop for Roosters is number 10 Matthew Lodge
2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Felise Kaufusi

2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Egan Butcher
2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Kenneath Bromwich

2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Nat Butcher
Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Tom Gilbert

Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley

Interchange

Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Mark Nicholls

Interchange for Roosters is number 4 Corey Allan
Interchange for Dolphins is number 16 Ray Stone

Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Naufahu Whyte
Interchange for Dolphins is number 17 Kurt Donoghoe

Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Terrell May
Interchange for Dolphins is number 18 Connelly Lemuelu

Interchange for Roosters is number 18 Jake Turpin

Reserves

Replacement for Dolphins is number 19 Poasa Faamausili
Reserve for Roosters is number 15 Fletcher Baker

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Butler
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

Last updated: 12/8/2023 1:10:56 AM

Originally published Tuesday, February 28, 2023:

The Sydney Roosters are proud to announce the line up for Sunday afternoon's season opening game against the Dolphins at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium.

The clash will be the Dolphins' first ever NRL game, with the Tricolours set to test the competition's latest addition in front of a huge crowd north of the Tweed.

Collins: 'We're Ready To Play Our Best Footy'

Trent Robinson has named a 22-man roster, with Corey Allan, Brandon Smith and Jaxson Paulo named to make their Red, White and Blue debuts.

Egan and Nat Butcher will line up alongside each other in the back row for the first time, while the likes of Sam Walker, Matt Lodge and Victor Radley have also been named for their first appearances of the season.

The historic occasion has been made all the more special with confirmation the Artie Legacy Medal will be awarded to the Player of the Match on the day.