Canberra Raiders vs Sydney Roosters Preview & Prediction | NRL 2024 | Regular Season
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This should be an intriguing match-up with Canberra Raiders showing some real character in their last two outings while Sydney Roosters come into this on the back of a first loss in four.
START DATE/TIME: UK - Saturday 25th May, 2024 - 06:00 / AUS - 15:00 / US EST - 01:00 / US PST - Friday 24th May, 2024 - 22:00
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: This match will not be broadcast live in the UK / This match will be broadcast live on Fox League in Australia / This match will be not be broadcast live in the US
HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: This match will be streamed live on Watch NRL in the UK / This match will be streamed live on Kayo Sports in Australia / This match will be streamed live on Watch NRL in the US
CANBERRA RAIDERS FORM: RAIDERS GO BACK-TO-BACK AFTER SOLID EFFORT
Canberra had to dig deep last week as they overcame three sin-bins to overcome Canterbury Bulldogs. That lack of discipline needs addressing if they are to make it three consecutive victories but they will fancy their chances here having lost just one game on home soil so far this season.
LAST FIVE: WLLWW
SYDNEY ROOSTERS FORM: ROOSTERS FAIL TO MAKE IT FOUR STRAIGHT WINS
The Tricolours went toe-to-toe with NRL leaders Cronulla Sharks last week and despite posting 30 points, it was not enough as they conceded 38. That is simply too many points to allow and will be the focus of their attention this week as they aim to get back to winning ways having lost for the first time in four matches.
LAST FIVE: LWWWL
CANBERRA RAIDERS TEAM NEWS: PAPALI’I COPS BAN
Canberra will be without their enforcer in the pack after Josh Papali’i was handed a suspension for his hip drop last week. Peter Hola replaces the veteran in what is the only change for the Raiders.
Starting 13: 1. Jordan Rapana 2. Nick Cotric 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Xavier Savage 6. Ethan Strange 7. Kaeo Weekes 8. Emre Guler 9. Danny Levi 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Elliott Whitehead 13. Morgan Smithies Bench: 14. Tom Starling 15. Ata Mariota 16. Trey Mooney 17. Peter Hola Reserves: 18. Albert Hopoate 19. Zac Woolford 20. Simi Sasagi 21. Michael Asomua 22. Hohepa Puru
SYDNEY ROOSTERS TEAM NEWS: MANU BACK FROM HEAD KNOCK
Joey Manu was forced to miss the game against the Sharks last week but he is back after clearing the concussion protocols. Junior Pauga reverts to the bench as a result but in a blow for the Chooks, the in-form Connor Watson is out and is replaced by Sandon Smith.
Starting 13: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii 4. Joseph Manu 5. Dominic Young 6. Luke Keary 7. Sam Walker 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Brandon Smith 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Angus Crichton 12. Victor Radley 13. Naufahu Whyte Bench: 14. Sandon Smith 15. Egan Butcher 16. Spencer Leniu 17. Terrell May Reserves: 18. Fetalaiga Pauga 19. Nat Butcher 20. Siua Wong 21. Zach Dockar-Clay 22. Ethan King
CANBERRA RAIDERS VS SYDNEY ROOSTERS PREDICTION
Canberra Raiders have had to dig deep in their last two outings and it should stand them in good stead but this will be a real test as they take on Sydney Roosters. The Tricolours have shown their quality in abundance with the ball of late and while they fell short in their game with Cronulla Sharks last week, it would not be a surprise to see them make an immediate return to winning ways and claim a fifth success in their last six outings.
CANBERRA RAIDERS VS SYDNEY ROOSTERS TIP: SYDNEY ROOSTERS -6
