After claiming victory in their inaugural contest with the Dolphins, Wests Tigers will play their first match at the refurbished Allianz Stadium on Saturday evening against the Sydney Roosters.
Match: Roosters v Wests Tigers
Round 26 -
home Team
Roosters
11th Position
away Team
Wests Tigers
17th Position
Venue: Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Tim Sheens’ side will be without hooker Jake Simpkin, who was concussed after scoring a crucial try in last week’s one-point win.
While he was exceptional at halfback, skipper Api Koroisau will shift back to his usual dummy-half role with experienced utility Will Smith wearing the number seven jersey.
Smith will be opposed by Sam Walker, who is set to play his first game in the top flight since Round 7.
Former Wests Tigers fullback James Tedesco will miss the clash due to concussion, with Joseph Manu named at fullback to cover the absence of the Blues captain.
Wests Tigers will need to defy recent history to defeat the Roosters as the tri-colours have emerged victorious in all but two of their 22 previous encounters with the joint-venture.
Team Lists:
Match: Roosters v Wests Tigers
Round 26 -
home Team
Roosters
away Team
Wests Tigers
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Roosters is number 1 Joseph ManuFullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Jahream Bula
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Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel TupouWinger for Wests Tigers is number 2 David Nofoaluma
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Centre for Roosters is number 3 Billy SmithCentre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Triston Reilly
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Centre for Roosters is number 4 Corey AllanCentre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Asu Kepaoa
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Winger for Roosters is number 5 Joseph-Aukuso SuaaliiWinger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Junior Tupou
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Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke KearyFive-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Daine Laurie
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Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam WalkerHalfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Will Smith
Forwards
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Prop for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-HargreavesProp for Wests Tigers is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu
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Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Brandon SmithHooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau
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Prop for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay CollinsProp for Wests Tigers is number 10 David Klemmer
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Siua Wong2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Nat Butcher2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 John Bateman
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Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor RadleyLock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Fonua Pole
Interchange
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Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Sandon SmithInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Justin Matamua
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Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Fletcher BakerInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Shawn Blore
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Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Terrell MayInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Alex Seyfarth
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Interchange for Roosters is number 19 Egan ButcherInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 18 Aitasi James
Reserves
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Replacement for Roosters is number 18 Drew HutchisonReplacement for Wests Tigers is number 21 Kit Laulilii
Match Officials
- Referee: Todd Smith
- Touch Judge: Darian Furner
- Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
Last updated:
TV, Radio and Live Stream Information:
TV - FOX League
Radio - ABC Grandstand, 2GB
Live Stream - KAYO Sports, Watch NRL (int.)
Latest PlayUp Odds:
Head-to-Head - Sydney Roosters ($1.16) v Wests Tigers ($5.25)
Line - Sydney Roosters -15.5 ($1.90) v Wests Tigers +15.5 ($1.90)
Odds correct as of 11:00pm, Tuesday, 22nd August. 18+ only. Gamble Responsibly.
History:
Head-to-Head - Played 37, Sydney Roosters 28, Wests Tigers 9
At Allianz Stadium - First Meeting
Last time they met - Sydney Roosters 72 def. Wests Tigers 6 (Round 23, 2022)
