Updated: NRL Line Up for Round 6 vs Storm

Author: Sydney Roosters
Timestamp: Wed 5 Apr 2023, 07:51 PM

UPDATE: Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has confirmed his 19-man squad to face the Melbourne Storm at AAMI Park on Thursday evening.

The side remains as named 1-19 on Tuesday, with Naufahu Whyte and Paul Momirovski listed as the 18th and 19th players, respectively.

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

Originally published Tuesday April 4 at 4:00pm

The Sydney Roosters are proud to announce the line-up for Thursday night’s Round 6 match against the Melbourne Storm at AAMI Park.

Kicking-off the NRL’s Easter Weekend fixtures, the Red, White and Blue will be looking to secure their fourth consecutive victory when they travel south to Victoria’s capital to meet the Storm for the first time this season.

Trent Robinson has made two changes to his team this week, calling on New Zealand International and Golden Boot recipient Joseph Manu to start at fullback, while Terrell May returns to the side on the interchange bench, shuffling Naufahu Whyte to jersey 18.

Luke Keary and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves will co-captain the Sydney Roosters this round.

After guiding New Zealand to the Rugby League World Cup Semi Final at fullback last year, Manu slots into James Tedesco’s role this week, claiming the no.1 jersey.

Joining the 26-year-old in the backline is Daniel Tupou, who is just a hat-trick away from levelling the Roosters' all-time try-scoring record and proven performer Jaxson Paulo, who has ignited the Tricolours right edge with his attacking prowess.

After covering the fullback role against the Eels, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii returns to the centres in Round 6, joining Drew Hutchison who was heavily praised by Trent Robinson for his impressive defence and all-round ability last week.

The rest of the line-up remains unchanged, with Sam Walker and Luke Keary uniting in the halves, while Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Brandon Smith and Lindsay Collins bolster the forward pack following metre-eating performances in last week’s clash.

The second row consists of Nat and Egan Butcher who made a combined total of 79 tackles against the Eels and are eager to continue their form heading into Thursday evening. After playing his 100th game in Round 5, Victor Radley will once again start at Lock this week.

The Roosters’ interchange includes Jake Turpin, Terrell May, Corey Allan and Fletcher Baker. Naufahu Whyte, Paul Momirovski, Sandon Smith, Siua Wong and Ben Thomas have been named on the extended bench.

The full NRL squad named to play the Melbourne Storm on Thursday evening is as follows:

Round 6 - Round 6 - Thursday 6 Apr

Full Time

Storm

Roosters

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Nick Meaney

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 Joseph Manu
Winger for Storm is number 2 Will Warbrick

Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
Centre for Storm is number 3 Reimis Smith

Centre for Roosters is number 3 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii
Centre for Storm is number 4 Justin Olam

Centre for Roosters is number 4 Drew Hutchison
Winger for Storm is number 5 Xavier Coates

Winger for Roosters is number 5 Jaxson Paulo
Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster

Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary
Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam Walker

Forwards

Prop for Storm is number 8 Tui Kamikamica

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant

Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Brandon Smith
Prop for Storm is number 10 Christian Welch

Prop for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins
2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Trent Loiero

2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Egan Butcher
2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Eliesa Katoa

2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Nat Butcher
Lock for Storm is number 13 Josh King

Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley

Interchange

Interchange for Storm is number 14 Bronson Garlick

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Jake Turpin
Interchange for Storm is number 15 Alec MacDonald

Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Terrell May
Interchange for Storm is number 16 Tom Eisenhuth

Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Corey Allan
Interchange for Storm is number 17 Tariq Sims

Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Fletcher Baker