Team Announcement | Round 6 v Sharks

Author: Sydney Roosters
Timestamp: Tue 7 Apr 2026, 04:01 PM

Roosters Head West to Face In-Form Sharks

The Sydney Roosters have named their side for Saturday’s Round 6 clash against the Cronulla Sharks, with the Tricolours travelling to Perth for a 5:30pm showdown at Optus Stadium.

The Roosters enter the round sitting 10th on the ladder, while the Sharks hold a place inside the top eight in 6th after five rounds of the 2026 season.

Cronulla have built a strong start to the year with three wins from their opening five matches, showing attacking strike and the ability to control games when in front.

James Tedesco will captain the side from fullback, with Daniel Tupou and Mark Nawaqanitawase named on the wings. Hugo Savala has been named to replace the injured Billy Smith in the centres, partnering Robert Toia, while Daly Cherry-Evans and Sam Walker steer the side in the halves.

Victor Radley returns at lock after serving his suspension, adding grit, edge and leadership through the middle. A key part of the Roosters forward pack his inclusion adds presence around the ruck. He lines up alongside Naufahu Whyte and Lindsay Collins, with Reece Robson at hooker and Angus Crichton and Siua Wong on the edges.

Connor Watson, Spencer Leniu, Nat Butcher and Salesi Foketi have been named on the interchange, providing impact through the middle and versatility around the ruck. The extended bench also includes Cody Ramsey, Tommy Talau, Benaiah Ioelu, Egan Butcher and Blake Steep.

With Cronulla building consistency early and the Roosters looking to climb back into the top eight, Saturday’s clash shapes as an important test under lights in Perth.

See Teamlist below:

Round 6 - Round 6 - Saturday 11 Apr

7:30 am

Sharks

Roosters

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa

Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
Centre for Sharks is number 3 Mawene Hiroti

Centre for Roosters is number 3 Hugo Savala
Centre for Sharks is number 4 KL Iro

Centre for Roosters is number 4 Robert Toia
Winger for Sharks is number 5 Samuel Stonestreet

Winger for Roosters is number 5 Mark Nawaqanitawase
Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Braydon Trindall

Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Daly Cherry-Evans
Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Nicholas Hynes

Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam Walker

Forwards

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Naufahu Whyte
Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey

Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Reece Robson
Prop for Sharks is number 10 Toby Rudolf

Prop for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins
2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Billy Burns

2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Angus Crichton
2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Teig Wilton

2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Siua Wong
Lock for Sharks is number 13 Jesse Colquhoun

Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley

Interchange

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Briton Nikora

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Connor Watson
Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Siosifa Talakai

Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Spencer Leniu
Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Oregon Kaufusi

Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Nat Butcher
Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Thomas Hazelton

Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Salesi Foketi
Interchange for Sharks is number 18 Hohepa Puru

Interchange for Roosters is number 18 Cody Ramsey
Interchange for Sharks is number 19 Tuku Hau Tapuha

Interchange for Roosters is number 19 Tommy Talau

Reserves

Reserve for Sharks is number 20 Jayden Berrell

Reserve for Roosters is number 20 Benaiah Ioelu
Reserve for Sharks is number 21 Riley Jones

Reserve for Roosters is number 21 Egan Butcher
Reserve for Sharks is number 22 Chris Vea'ila

Reserve for Roosters is number 22 Blake Steep