Cronulla Sharks vs Sydney Roosters Preview & Prediction | 2025 NRL | Regular Season
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PointsBet Stadium is the stage for a mouth-watering top eight battle as the Cronulla Sharks and Sydney Roosters, locked on the same points total, fight for a crucial advantage in the finals race.
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Cronulla Sharks team news
Addin Fonua-Blake will play his 200th NRL game in an unchanged starting side, while Sifa Talakai remains in the centres. Daniel Atkinson comes on to the bench in the only change to the 17, with Billy Burns dropped to 18th man. Sam Stonestreet has been named in the extended squad and is a chance of an NRL return after coming back from an ankle injury in NSW Cup last week.
Squad: 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Siosifa Talakai 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Oregon Kaufusi 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Cameron McInnes 14. Daniel Atkinson 15. Jesse Colquhoun 16. Toby Rudolf 17. Braden Hamlin-Uele 18. Billy Burns 19. Chris Veaila 20. Niwhai Puru 21. Samuel Stonestreet 22. Jayden Berrell
Sydney Roosters team news
Trent Robinson has made a surprise call to recall veteran playmaker Chad Townsend to fill the void left by the injury to five-eighth Hugo Savala. Sandon Smith loomed as the obvious replacement for Savala given he has played most of the season in the No.6 jersey, but he has been named in the extended squad. Lindsay Collins returns to the starting side with Spencer Leniu shifting to the bench after the pair switched last week after a gruelling Origin campaign.
Squad: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Billy Smith 4. Robert Toia 5. Mark Nawaqanitawase 6. Chad Townsend 7. Sam Walker 8. Naufahu Whyte 9. Connor Watson 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Angus Crichton 12. Salesi Foketi 13. Victor Radley 14. Zach Dockar-Clay 15. Blake Steep 16. Egan Butcher 17. Spencer Leniu 18. Ethan King 19. Taylor Losalu 20. Sandon Smith 21. Benaiah Ioelu 22. Tom Rodwell
Cronulla Sharks vs Sydney Roosters prediction
The Cronulla Sharks (9th) climbed back into the winner's circle with a solid 24-12 victory over the Dolphins last round. Their form has been patchy with only two wins out of five and the biggest knock on their title chances continues to be their ability to defeat sides above them on the ladder.
The Sydney Roosters (8th) were also back to winning ways after a hard-fought 31-24 victory over the St George Illawarra Dragons. Their recent form of three wins in five has seen them fight back into the top eight.
The Sharks Ronaldo Mulitalo has scored a try in five consecutive matches against the Roosters.
For the Roosters, James Tedesco remains the heart of their attack, leading his team with an impressive 3,329 all-run metres and 113 tackle breaks. He too loves playing against this week’s opponents, with tries in three of his past six matches.
The Roosters have a dominant record over the Sharks, leading the all-time count 67-40. They continued this trend in Round 12 this year with a 42-16 demolition win on the Central Coast.
The Roosters' recent winning form and their comprehensive victory over the Sharks earlier in the season give them a psychological edge. However, the Sharks are a formidable opponent at home and will be desperate for the win.
Cronulla Sharks vs Sydney Roosters tip: Cronulla Sharks to win
