24 Hour Update | Round 18 NRL Line Up vs Tigers

Author: Sydney Roosters
Timestamp: Tue 1 Jul 2025, 04:00 PM

The side to face the Tigers at 2pm at Allianz Stadium has been trimmed 24 hours ahead of kick-off.

Ethan King will replace Billy Smith in the centres for his 2nd NRL match after making his debut in 2024. Ben Johnson and Ethan Roberts are the remaining reserves.

The final team will be published 1hr from kick-off.

Originally Published 01/07/2025

The Sydney Roosters are proud to announce the line up for the Round 18 clash against the Tigers at Allianz Stadium.

Don’t miss our first double-header of the year at Allianz Stadium! It’s a massive day of footy and fun these school holidays, kicking off with the NRLW season opener Roosters v Warriors, followed by Roosters v Tigers. Get your tickets here!

Kids ticket are ONLY $5 - perfect for families these school holidays

The precinct will be buzzing with both NRL and AFL fans heading to the Moore Park precinct on Sunday. With large crowds expected, we recommend arriving early to cheer on our NRLW team as they kick off their Premiership defence at 11:50am. Plan ahead and catch public transport to make the most of a fantastic day of Double Header rugby league. For more information and to plan your trip, click here.

Gates Open: 11:30am
NRLW Kick-Off: 11:50am
NRL Kick-Off: 2:00pm

Thanks to our match partner, the Sydney Roosters Foundation, we will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1975 Premiership winning Roosters. So make sure you dress in your best 70s inspired outfits, relive the golden era and bring the party to Allianz.

We will have a special on field presentation between games with Legends including Russell Fairfax, Ian Schubert, Ron Coote, and more in attendance

The Sydney Roosters Foundation supports the long-term success of the Club by funding initiatives across junior pathways, community programs, and player wellbeing, ensuring a strong future for generations of Roosters.

Tom Rodwell and Max McCathie are set to make their NRL debuts this Sunday. With De La Salle Va'a named to return after making his NRL debut in Round 27 last year.

Your Round 18 line up is as follows-

Round 18 - Round 18 - Sunday 6 Jul

Full Time

Roosters

Wests Tigers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Sunia Turuva
Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Charlie Staines
Centre for Roosters is number 4 Mark Nawaqanitawase

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Luke Laulilii
Centre for Roosters is number 18 Ethan King

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Starford To'a
Winger for Roosters is number 5 Tom Rodwell

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Jeral Skelton
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Sandon Smith

Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Adam Doueihi
Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Hugo Savala

Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Latu Fainu

Forwards

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Naufahu Whyte

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Terrell May
Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Benaiah Ioelu

Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Tristan Hope
Prop for Roosters is number 10 Makahesi Makatoa

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Fonua Pole
2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Egan Butcher

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Samuela Fainu
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Salesi Foketi

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 17 Tony Sukkar
Lock for Roosters is number 13 Blake Steep

Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Alex Twal

Interchange

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Zach Dockar-Clay

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Charlie Murray
Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Max McCathie

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Alex Seyfarth
Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Taylor Losalu

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Sione Fainu
Interchange for Roosters is number 17 De La Salle Va'a

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 18 Kit Laulilii