24hr Update | Roosters v Eels

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

The Sydney Roosters have finalised their 20-player squad for Saturday night's Round 19 clash against the Parramatta Eels at Allianz Stadium.

Cody Ramsey has been promoted to fullback, with James Tedesco unavailable after entering the NRL's concussion protocols.

Sam Walker, Reece Robson and Reece Foley have been omitted from the squad.

The remainder of Trent Robinson's starting side and interchange bench remain unchanged ahead of kick-off.

The team list is as follows:

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Backs

Fullback for Roosters is number 22 Cody Ramsey

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Isaiah Iongi
Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou

Winger for Eels is number 2 Brian Kelly
Centre for Roosters is number 3 Billy Smith

Centre for Eels is number 3 Jordan Samrani
Centre for Roosters is number 4 Robert Toia

Centre for Eels is number 4 Araz Nanva
Winger for Roosters is number 5 Mark Nawaqanitawase

Winger for Eels is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Daly Cherry-Evans

Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Ronald Volkman
Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Hugo Savala

Halfback for Eels is number 22 Jonah Pezet

Forwards

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Naufahu Whyte

Prop for Eels is number 8 Sam Tuivaiti
Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Connor Watson

Hooker for Eels is number 9 Tallyn Da Silva
Prop for Roosters is number 10 Spencer Leniu

Prop for Eels is number 10 Jack Williams
2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Salesi Foketi

2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Kelma Tuilagi
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Siua Wong

2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Kitione Kautoga
Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley

Lock for Eels is number 13 Jack De Belin

Interchange

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Benaiah Ioelu

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Dylan Walker
Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Taylor Losalu

Interchange for Eels is number 15 Toni Mataele
Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Egan Butcher

Interchange for Eels is number 16 Teancum Brown
Interchange for Roosters is number 17 De La Salle Va'a

Interchange for Eels is number 17 Harrison Edwards

Reserves

Reserve for Roosters is number 18 Rex Bassingthwaighte

Reserve for Eels is number 18 Joash Papalii
Reserve for Roosters is number 19 Tommy Talau

Reserve for Eels is number 19 Charlie Guymer

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 7/12/2026 1:48:17 AM

Originally published article from Tuesday 7th July is as follows:

The Sydney Roosters have named their squad for Saturday night's Round 19 Telstra Premiership clash against the Parramatta Eels at Allianz Stadium.

Captain James Tedesco will lead the Tricolours from fullback, with Daniel Tupou returning from injury to join Billy Smith, Robert Toia and Mark Nawaqanitawase in the back five.

Daly Cherry-Evans and Hugo Savala combine in the halves, while Connor Watson starts at hooker alongside front rowers Naufahu Whyte and Spencer Leniu. Salesi Foketi and Siua Wong have been named in the second row, with Victor Radley at lock.

Benaiah Ioelu, Taylor Losalu, Egan Butcher and De La Salle Va'a have been named on the interchange bench, while Rex Bassingthwaighte, Tommy Talau, Toby Rodwell, Reece Foley, Cody Ramsey, Reece Robson and Sam Walker have been listed in the extended squad.

View the full team list here: