Sydney Roosters vs Canterbury Bulldogs Preview & Prediction | 2025 NRL | Regular Season
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Two teams heading towards the finals clash at Allianz Stadium in a mouth watering Friday blockbuster.
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Sydney Roosters team news
Egan Butcher replaces Siua Wong in the back row after he suffered an ugly head knock against the Dolphins. Victor Radley has been named at lock and Nauhafu Whyte at prop, while Blake Steep slots onto the bench.
Squad: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Billy Smith 4. Robert Toia 5. Mark Nawaqanitawase 6. Hugo Savala 7. Sam Walker 8. Naufahu Whyte 9. Connor Watson 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Angus Crichton 12. Egan Butcher 13. Victor Radley 14. Benaiah Ioelu 15. Salesi Foketi 16. Blake Steep 17. Spencer Leniu 18. Ethan King 19. Taylor Losalu 20. Sandon Smith 21. Zach Dockar-clay 22. Junior Tupou
Canterbury Bulldogs team news
No changes for the Bulldogs, with Head Coach Cameron Ciraldo picking the same side that bested the Warriors. Connor Tracey could be a late inclusion after being named on the extended bench as he eyes a return from an abdominal injury.
Squad: 1. Jacob Kiraz 2. Jethro Rinakama 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Enari Tuala 6. Matt Burton 7. Lachlan Galvin 8. Max King 9. Bailey Hayward 10. Samuel Hughes 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jacob Preston 13. Jaeman Salmon 14. Kurt Mann 15. Harry Hayes 16. Josh Curran 17. Reed Mahoney 19. Jake Turpin 20. Daniel Suluka-fifita 21. Connor Tracey 22. Kurtis Morrin 23. Toby Sexton
Sydney Roosters vs Canterbury Bulldogs prediction
The Sydney Roosters recorded their most comprehensive performance of the season with a 64-12 demolition of the Dolphins at Suncorp Stadium. Sam Walker’s return has proved the impetus for the Roosters as he laid on three tries and booted ten goals from eleven attempts. James Tedesco chipped in with two tries and three assists in a man of the match performance that pushed his claims to be on the end of season plane to the Uk with the Kangaroos.
The Canterbury Bulldogs recorded a clinical 32-14 victory over the New Zealand Warriors at a wet and slippery Accor Stadium in Round 23. Captain Steven Crichton was a handful with five tackle breaks, a try, an assist and six goals in another complete performance for his club that sees a top two finishing position remaining a possibility.
The two sides have split the last six matches with three wins apiece. Canterbury recorded a 24-20 victory when they last met in May this year.
Both teams are playing at an elite level right now and this could go either way. We like the Bulldogs in a close battle.
Sydney Roosters vs Canterbury Bulldogs tip: Canterbury Bulldogs to win by 1-12 points
