South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Sydney Roosters Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
by Alex Sarwar ·
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South Sydney Rabbitohs host a Sydney Roosters side expected to look very different to the team you would usually see.
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South Sydney Rabbitohs team news
Jai Arrow will officially make his 100th South Sydney Rabbitohs appearance in the opening few seconds before making way for Cody Walker. Tallis Duncan is out with hamstring tightness.
Squad: Jye Gray, Alex Johnston, Latrell Mitchell, Jack Wighton, Campbell Graham, Jai Arrow, Jayden Sullivan, Tevita Tatola, Brandon Smith, Keaon Koloamatangi, David Fifita, Adam Elliott, Cameron Murray, Cody Walker, Matthew Dufty, Lachlan Hubner, Sean Keppie, Jamie Humphreys, Euan Aitken, Latrell Siegwart, Talanoa Penitani
Sydney Roosters team news
Sydney Roosters have named a heavily weakened squad, resting all their best players as they prioritise the play-offs. Sam Walker is expected to be out for the season.
Squad: Cody Ramsey, Daniel Tupou, Fetalaiga Pauga, Tommy Talau, Rex Bassingthwaighte, Reece Foley, Toby Rodwell, Spencer Leniu, Benaiah Ioelu, Lindsay Collins, Salesi Foketi, Egan Butcher, Connor Watson, Tom Rodwell, Taylor Losalu, De La Salle Va'a, Aston Warwick, Jake Elliott, Hayden Barton, Lui Lee
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Sydney Roosters prediction
South Sydney Rabbitohs are guaranteed a top eight finish, which means they can focus on paying tribute to Jai Arrow on his 100th and final short appearance for the club. A win though, would see them move up one place in the table with Newcastle Knights not playing in this final round. The Rabbitohs not only have the benefit of home advantage here, they’ll be facing a Sydney Roosters team missing the vast majority of their big names.
The visitors have prioritised rest to their key pieces, with the post-season right around the corner. Whilst South Sydney Rabbitohs have the same thing to contend with, it’s more important for them to win being at home and for Jai. Therefore, back the hosts to capitalise on facing weakened opposition.
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Sydney Roosters tip: South Sydney Rabbitohs to win
