24hr Update | Round 16 v Sharks

Author: Sydney Roosters
Timestamp: Tue 16 Jun 2026, 04:01 PM

Coach Trent Robinson has trimmed his squad 24 hours ahead of tomorrow's match with the Sharks.

The Sydney Roosters have made one change to their side ahead of Sunday's clash with the Cronulla Sharks, with Egan Butcher promoted to the starting lineup in place of Angus Crichton.

The extended squad has also been trimmed to 21 players, with Benaiah Ioelu, Taylor Losalu and Cody Ramsey omitted from the final squad.

Updated teamlist is as follows:

Round 16 - Round 16 - Sunday 21 Jun

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Roosters

Sharks

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy
Winger for Roosters is number 2 Tommy Talau

Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa
Centre for Roosters is number 3 Billy Smith

Centre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse Ramien
Centre for Roosters is number 4 Robert Toia

Centre for Sharks is number 4 KL Iro
Winger for Roosters is number 5 Mark Nawaqanitawase

Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Daly Cherry-Evans

Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Braydon Trindall
Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam Walker

Halfback for Sharks is number 22 Nicholas Hynes

Forwards

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Naufahu Whyte

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Reece Robson

Hooker for Sharks is number 21 Blayke Brailey
Prop for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins

Prop for Sharks is number 10 Jesse Colquhoun
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Siua Wong

2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora
2nd Row for Roosters is number 16 Nat Butcher

2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Teig Wilton
Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley

Lock for Sharks is number 13 Cameron McInnes

Interchange

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Connor Watson

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Billy Burns
Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Spencer Leniu

Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Siosifa Talakai
Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Salesi Foketi

Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Thomas Hazelton
Interchange for Roosters is number 22 Egan Butcher

Interchange for Sharks is number 18 Hohepa Puru

Reserves

Reserve for Roosters is number 18 Rex Bassingthwaighte

Reserve for Sharks is number 15 Oregon Kaufusi
Reserve for Roosters is number 19 Toby Rodwell

Reserve for Sharks is number 19 Mawene Hiroti

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

Last updated: 6/21/2026 11:08:07 PM

Originally published 16/06/26

Captain James Tedesco will lead the side from fullback, with Tommy Talau and Mark Nawaqanitawase on the wings, with both Billy Smith and Rob Toia pairing in the centres.

Daly Cherry-Evans and Sam Walker have been named in the halves, while Naufahu Whyte, Reece Robson and Lindsay Collins form the front row.

Angus Crichton and Siua Wong have been named in the second row, with Victor Radley locking down the middle at lock.

Connor Watson, Spencer Leniu, Nat Butcher, Salesi Foketi, Rex Bassingthwaighte and Toby Rodwell have been named on the extended interchange bench.

Benaiah Ioelu, Junior Tupou, Egan Butcher, Taylor Losalu and Cody Ramsey round out the extended squad.

The Roosters will face the Sharks at Allianz Stadium on Sunday evening 6pm.