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Updated: NRL Line Up for Round 2 vs Warriors

UPDATE: Trent Robinson has updated his squad to face the New Zealand Warriors at Allianz Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

There has been one change to the starting line-up, with Naufahu Whyte named to replace Victor Radley at lock. 

Ben Thomas comes into the side to fill Whyte's spot on the interchange bench, while Suia Wong has been confirmed as 19th man. 

The final team will be confirmed one hour prior to kick-off on Saturday at 2pm.

Originally published Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Sydney Roosters are excited to re-open the doors to Allianz Stadium, welcoming Members and fans back to our home for a Saturday afternoon double-header.

Gates are set to open at 12:30pm with the Tricolours reserve grade team welcoming the New Zealand Warriors into the Roosters heartland for the Club’s first Knock-On Effect NSW Cup home game since 2005.

The NSW Cup game between the Roosters and Warriors will kick off at 12:40pm, with the NRL game to follow at 3pm.

Trent Robinson has named a 22-man roster, with the inclusion of Joseph Manu, who returns from a minor facial fracture injury.

Corey Allan has been named 18th man, as Manu resumes his position in the centres with Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii.

Fletcher Baker has been named to start at Prop, replacing Matt Lodge who has undergone surgery after suffering a facial fracture in Round 1.

Victor Radley and Brandon Smith have been named to play on Saturday, with both forwards working with the Club’s medical staff following the NRL’s return to play protocols.

Make sure you’re at Allianz Stadium this Saturday to cheer on the Red, White and Blue as they return home to face the Warriors in their first double-header of 2023. Grab your tickets for Saturday’s double-header here.

The full NRL squad named to play this Saturday against the New Zealand Warriors is as follows:

Team Lists

Backs

  • Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
    Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
  • Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
    Winger for Warriors is number 2 Edward Kosi
  • Centre for Roosters is number 3 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii
    Centre for Warriors is number 3 Brayden Wiliame
  • Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu
    Centre for Warriors is number 4 Adam Pompey
  • Winger for Roosters is number 5 Jaxson Paulo
    Winger for Warriors is number 5 Marcelo Montoya
  • Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary
    Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Te Maire Martin
  • Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam Walker
    Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Shaun Johnson

Forwards

  • Prop for Roosters is number 8 Lindsay Collins
    Prop for Warriors is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
  • Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Brandon Smith
    Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan
  • Prop for Roosters is number 10 Fletcher Baker
    Prop for Warriors is number 10 Mitchell Barnett
  • 2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Egan Butcher
    2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Jackson Ford
  • 2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Nat Butcher
    2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Marata Niukore
  • Lock for Roosters is number 16 Naufahu Whyte
    Lock for Warriors is number 13 Tohu Harris

Interchange

  • Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Jake Turpin
    Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Dylan Walker
  • Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Drew Hutchison
    Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Bunty Afoa
  • Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Terrell May
    Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Josh Curran
  • Interchange for Roosters is number 19 Ben Thomas
    Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Tom Ale

Reserves

  • Replacement for Roosters is number 18 Corey Allan
    Replacement for Warriors is number 23 Bayley Sironen

Match Officials

  • Referee: Adam Gee
  • Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
  • Touch Judge: Dave Munro
  • Senior Review Official: Ben Cummins

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