Cronulla Sharks vs Sydney Roosters Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
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An inconsistent Sydney Roosters come off the back of a bye week to visit Cronulla Sharks.
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Cronulla Sharks team news
Cronulla Sharks may end up having to do without Tom Hazleton despite him being named in the squad, as he battles to overcome an ankle injury. Should he miss out, then Hazleton will join Jesse Ramien on the sidelines.
Squad: William Kennedy, Sione Katoa, Mawene Hiroti, KL Iro, Samuel Stonestreet, Braydon Trindall, Nicholas Hynes, Addin Fonua-Blake, Blayke Brailey, Toby Rudolf, Billy Burns, Teig Wilton, Jesse Colquhoun, Briton Nikora, Siosifa Talakai, Oregon Kaufusi, Thomas Hazelton, Hohepa Puru, Tuku Hau Tapuha, Jayden Berrell, Riley Jones, Chris Vea'ila
Sydney Roosters team news
Expected to make his first appearance of the season is Victor Radley with his suspension having expired, whilst Billy Smith misses out with a knee problem. In better news, Spencer Leniu returns following a hamstring issue.
Squad: James Tedesco, Daniel Tupou, Hugo Savala, Robert Toia, Mark Nawaqanitawase, 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, Cody Ramsey, Tommy Talau, Benaiah Ioelu, Egan Butcher, Blake Steep
Cronulla Sharks vs Sydney Roosters prediction
Cronulla Sharks got the better of New Zealand Warriors in a high-quality encounter last round. Their attacking play was impressive and proved to be the difference between the two teams as Cronulla won 36-22 in Shark Park. Local rivals Sydney Roosters enjoy the benefit of a bye-week off the back of a gruelling 16-33 victory on the road against Manly Sea Eagles.
When taking into account the attacking talent on the field here across both sides, we should be in for a high-scoring contest, but the worry for Cronulla is how much will they have left in the tank as this game goes on. Sydney Roosters are fresh, have enjoyed far more preparation time and could easily overwhelm Cronulla come the second period. Therefore, consider backing the Roosters.
Cronulla Sharks vs Sydney Roosters tip: Sydney Roosters to win
