Sydney Roosters vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
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The first Sydney derby of the NRL season sees the Roosters take on South Sydney Rabbitohs.
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Sydney Roosters team news
A foot problem has failed to rule out Robert Toia, who is named in the squad for a Sydney Roosters side looking to bounce back at the first time of asking.
Squad: James Tedesco, Daniel Tupou, Billy Smith, Robert Toia, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Daly Cherry-Evans, Sam Walker, Naufahu Whyte, Benaiah Ioelu, Lindsay Collins, Angus Crichton, Siua Wong, Egan Butcher, Connor Watson, Blake Steep, Nat Butcher, Salesi Foketi, Cody Ramsey, Fetalaiga Pauga, Toby Rodwell, Tom Rodwell, Taylor Losalu
Team lists for round two can be found here
South Sydney Rabbitohs team news
The South Sydney Rabbitohs have been dealt a big blow with the loss of Ashton Ward through an ankle injury, with Sean Keppie having been called up into the 22.
Squad: Jye Gray, Alex Johnston, Latrell Mitchell, Jack Wighton, Campbell Graham, Cody Walker, Jayden Sullivan, Tevita Tatola, Bronson Garlick, Keaon Koloamatangi, David Fifita, Euan Aitken, Cameron Murray, Peter Mamouzelos, Tallis Duncan, Lachlan Hubner, Sean Keppie, Latrell Siegwalt, Moala Graham-Taufa, Liam Le Blanc, Thomas Fletcher, Salesi Ataata
Team lists for round two can be found here
Sydney Roosters vs South Sydney Rabbitohs prediction
After being comfortably beaten at the hands of the New Zealand Warriors, Sydney Roosters must pick themselves up quickly with local pride now at stake. Opponents South Sydney Rabbitohs were also losers in the opening round, going down 30-40 to the Dolphins. It’s important to note that both of these two teams gave up 40 points or more on the opening round.
Expect a physical encounter with local bragging rights at stake and the two sides desperate to put their first NRL points of the season on the board at the second time of asking. Neither have impressed so far defensively and backing a high-scoring fixture with over 47.5 points between the pair is a play worth making, regardless of who comes out on top.
Sydney Roosters vs South Sydney Rabbitohs tip: Over 47.5 total points
