NRL Line Up for Round 2 vs Warriors

Author: Sydney Roosters
Timestamp: Fri 10 Mar 2023, 03:00 PM

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:

Round 2 - Round 2 - Saturday 11 Mar

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Roosters

Warriors

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