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24-Hour Update: Round 1 NRL Line Up vs Broncos

The side to face the Brisbane Broncos at 3:30pm AEDT at Allegiant Stadium has been trimmed down 24 hours ahead of kick-off. 

Billy Smith has been omitted from the side with a minor hamstring complaint. Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i replaces him at centre, while Junior Pauga comes into the vacant wing spot. 

Angus Crichton and Connor Watson remain as the two reserves. 

Originally published 27/02/2024 at 4:00pm

The Sydney Roosters are proud to announce the line up for the Club's historic Round 1 clash against the Brisbane Broncos at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

The match will kick-off at 8:30pm Pacific Standard Time on March 2 and 3:30pm Australian Eastern Standard Time on March 3. 

Roosters Acclimatised According to Keary

Spencer Leniu will become Sydney Rooster #1228, starting in the front row alongside 2023 Jack Gibson Medallist, Lindsay Collins. James Tedesco once again captains the side from fullback. 

For those not attending the game, be sure to head to Easts Bondi Junction for their live showing of the match for the best Roosters gameday experience! 

Roosters Members and supporters will be able to bid for limited edition player-issued jerseys that feature a unique Las Vegas logo above the Club's logo. 

To make your bid, click the card below:

The line ups are as follows: 

Team Lists

Backs

  • Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
    Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Reece Walsh
  • Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
    Winger for Broncos is number 2 Jesse Arthars
  • Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu
    Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
  • Centre for Roosters is number 5 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii
    Centre for Broncos is number 4 Selwyn Cobbo
  • Winger for Roosters is number 18 Fetalaiga Pauga
    Winger for Broncos is number 5 Deine Mariner
  • 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 Spencer Leniu
    Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
  • Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Brandon Smith
    Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Billy Walters
  • Prop for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins
    Prop for Broncos is number 21 Martin Taupau
  • 2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Siua Wong
    2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Brendan Piakura
  • 2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Sitili Tupouniua
    2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki
  • Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley
    Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan

Interchange

  • Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Sandon Smith
    Interchange for Broncos is number 8 Corey Jensen
  • Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Naufahu Whyte
    Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Tyson Smoothy
  • Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Nat Butcher
    Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Fletcher Baker
  • Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Terrell May
    Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Kobe Hetherington

Reserves

  • Replacement for Roosters is number 22 Connor Watson
    Replacement for Broncos is number 18 Corey Oates

Match Officials

  • Referee: Adam Gee
  • Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
  • Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
  • Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

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