The Roosters host the New Zealand Warriors on Sunday which, despite their respective positions on the ladder, is shaping up as a good clash.
Since being wiped off the park by Penrith, the Warriors have strung together three straight and last week; enhanced their home ground record with a tenacious 18-16 win over Manly.
The Penrith disaster aside, the Warriors have pushed some of the top teams all the way this year – Melbourne, South Sydney and in round 3, their opponents here, Sydney Rooster (16 -14).
After losing to Melbourne, the Roosters bounced back with a 38-24 win over Parramatta last week.
The Roosters, whilst always in control, were in need of the run after having the week off with the bye and will strip better for the outing.
Not much separates these two sides historically although the Roosters have won three of the past four encounters.
In what will be a physical game, expect the Roosters at home, to edge out their visitors.
Odds Comparison by NRL odds:
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| Sydney Roosters | 1.28 | 1.28 | 1.26 | 1.28 | 1.28 | 1.26 |
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New Zealand Warriors
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3.85 | 3.85 | 4.00 | 3.85 | 3.85 | 3.80 |
Teams:
Sydney Roosters:
Anthony Minichiello (c), Daniel Tupou, Michael Jennings, Shaun Kenny-Dowall, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, James Maloney, Mitchell Pearce, Luke O’Donnell, Jake Friend, Martin Kennedy, Mitchell Aubusson, Sonny Bill Williams, Boyd Cordner. Interchange: Daniel Mortimer, Frank-Paul Nuuausala, Aidan Guerra, Isaac Liu
New Zealand Warriors:
Kevin Locke, Glen Fisiiahi, Dane Nielsen, Konrad Hurrell, Manu Vatuvei, Thomas Leuluai, Shaun Johnson, Sam Rapira, Nathan Friend, Russell Packer, Feleti Mateo, Simon Mannering (c), Elijah Taylor. Interchange: Ben Matulino, Jacob Lillyman, Sebastine Ikahihifo, Dominique Peyroux, Ngani Laumape, Suaia Matagi, Charlie Gubb
