THE FACTS
When is Sydney Roosters vs Canberra Raiders taking place? Friday 9th October, 2020 – 09:50 (UK)
Where is Sydney Roosters vs Canberra Raiders taking place? Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
What is the expected weather for Sydney Roosters vs Canberra Raiders? 18c, clear skies
What channel is Sydney Roosters vs Canberra Raiders on? Sky Sports Mix will be televising selected NRL games in the UK and you can find their schedule here. For Australian broadcasters, you can find a list here
Where can I stream Sydney Roosters vs Canberra Raiders? If televised on Sky Sports, then subscribers will be able to stream the match live via Sky Go. Alternatively, the match will be available to subscribers of Watch NRL
Where can I get tickets for Sydney Roosters vs Canberra Raiders? Click here for ticket information on 2020 NRL matches
THE TEAM NEWS
SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Starting 13: Tedesco, Tupou, J. Morris, Manu, B. Morris, Keary, Flanagan, Waerea-Hargreaves, Friend, Taukeiaho, Cordner, Crichton, Lui – Interchanges: Collins, Tupouniua, Aubusson, Williams – Reserves: N. Butcher, Lam
Unavailable: Billy Smith (Injured), Victor Radley (Injured), Sam Verrills (Injured)
CANBERRA RAIDERS
Starting 13: Nicoll-Klokstad, Valemei, Croker, Rapana, Cotric, Wighton, G. Williams, Papalii, Starling, Soliola, Bateman, Whitehead, Tapine – Interchanges: Havili, Lui, Young, Harawira-Naera – Reserves: S. Williams, Timoko
Unavailable: Sebastian Kris (Illness), Corey Horsburgh (Injured), Emre Guler (Injured), Josh Hodgson (Injured), Bailey Simonsson (Injured), Curtis Scott (Injured), Ryan Sutton (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
The season will end prematurely for one of last season’s grand finalists as Sydney Roosters host Canberra Raiders in this semi-final. Both teams will have ambitions of making it that far again, particularly the Roosters as defending premiers, but only one will give themselves a chance. Both teams were not at their best last week as the Roosters fell short against Penrith Panthers, but the Raiders did enough to overcome Cronulla Sharks to earn their progression. There is little to choose between these two teams but if the Tricolours can regain the defensive resolve that has served them so well in recent years, they can earn a fifth win in six matches against the Raiders and set up a clash with Melbourne Storm next week.