Canberra Raiders vs Sydney Roosters Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
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Canberra Raiders aim to make it back-to-back home wins as they take on Sydney Roosters.
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Canberra Raiders team news
Whilst Seb Kris is out with a head injury, Canberra Raiders look set to welcome back both Jayden Brailey and Joe Roddy from their respective injuries.
Squad: Kaeo Weekes, Savelio Tamale, Daine Laurie, Matthew Timoko, Xavier Savage, Ethan Strange, Ethan Sanders, Corey Horsburgh, Tom Starling, Joseph Tapine, Hudson Young, Zac Hosking, Jayden Brailey, Owen Pattie, Ata Mariota, Morgan Smithies, Jed Stuart, Chevy Stewart, Joe Roddy, Coby Black, Vena Patuki-Case, Ethan Alaia
Sydney Roosters team news
Mark Nawaqanitawase has been named in the Sydney Roosters squad and faces a late fitness test to determine his involvement here but aside from him, the visitors are likely to be unchanged.
Squad: James Tedesco, Billy Smith, Hugo Savala, Robert Toia, Cody Ramsey, Daly Cherry-Evans, Sam Walker, Naufahu Whyte, Reece Robson, Lindsay Collins, Angus Crichton, Siua Wong, Victor Radley, Connor Watson, Spencer Leniu, Nat Butcher, Salesi Foketi, Reece Foley, Egan Butcher, Benaiah Ioelu, Tom Rodwell, Mark Nawaqanitawase
Canberra Raiders vs Sydney Roosters prediction
Canberra Raiders have suffered an inconsistent season so far, winning five and losing seven of their 12 NRL fixtures so far. Sydney Roosters however, are sat in third-place with seven victories to their name, although it’s important that they keep their foot on the gas with the table closely bunched together as it stands.
The Raiders’ backline has struggled to keep the shackles on their opponents across games and when taking into account the players at the disposal of Sydney Roosters, it’s likely to prove a long 80 minutes here for the home side. Whilst backing the Roosters is the sensible move, expect a close contest.
Canberra Raiders vs Sydney Roosters tip: Sydney Roosters to win
