Sydney Roosters vs Canberra Raiders Preview & Prediction | NRL 2024 | Regular Season
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Sydney Roosters have second spot in their sights and can move a step closer to securing that all-important position if they can overcome Canberra Raiders.
START DATE/TIME: UK - Sunday 1st September, 2024 - 7:05am / AUS - 4:05pm / US EST - 2:05am / US PST - Saturday 31st August, 2024 - 11:05pm
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: This match will not be broadcast live in the UK / This match will be broadcast live on Fox League and Nine in Australia / This match will 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 and 9Now in Australia / This match will be streamed live on Watch NRL in the US
SYDNEY ROOSTERS FORM: CHOOKS IMPRESS AGAIN
It is now four straight wins for the Tricolours and eight victories from their last nine after putting 48 points on the Gold Coast Titans in their latest outing, highlighting their attacking quality once again.
LAST FIVE: LWWWW
CANBERRA RAIDERS FORM: RAIDERS STUN PREMIERS
Having lost their prior three matches, it was a big surprise when Canberra saw off Penrith Panthers last week and they will hope to build on that as they aim to keep their slim chances of making the finals alive.
LAST FIVE: WLLLW
SYDNEY ROOSTERS TEAM NEWS: HOOKERS RETURN
Connor Watson and Brandon Smith are both back in the squad for the Roosters in a double hooking boost. However, Joseph Sua’ali’i is out with a neck injury while Jared Waerea-Hargreaves has copped yet another suspension.
Starting 13: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Michael Jennings 4. Joseph Manu 5. Dominic Young 6. Luke Keary 7. Sam Walker 8. Spencer Leniu 9. Brandon Smith 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Angus Crichton 12. Victor Radley 13. Nat Butcher Bench: 14. Connor Watson 15. Naufahu Whyte 16. Sitili Tupouniua 17. Terrell May Reserves: 18. Sandon Smith 19. Siua Wong 20. Robert Toia 21. Zach Dockar-Clay 22. Mark Nawaqanitawase
CANBERRA RAIDERS TEAM NEWS: SAME 17 FOR STUART
It’s no surprise to see Ricky Stuart retain the same 17 as last week after such an impressive victory. Corey Horsburgh and Danny Levi are both named on the bench but could switch come kick-off, just as they did ahead of the Panthers game.
Starting 13: 1. Jordan Rapana 2. Albert Hopoate 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Xavier Savage 6. Kaeo Weekes 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Josh Papali'i 9. Tom Starling 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Elliott Whitehead 13. Morgan Smithies Bench: 14. Danny Levi 15. Corey Horsburgh 16. Ata Mariota 17. Simi Sasagi Reserves: 18. Jed Stuart 19. Zac Woolford 20. Emre Guler 21. Adam Cook 22. Trey Mooney
SYDNEY ROOSTERS VS CANBERRA RAIDERS PREDICTION
Sydney Roosters have been excellent in attack all season and if they are to challenge for the Premiership, it will be that threat that aids their cause. They have won seven of their last eight and while Canberra Raiders earned an eye-catching success last time out, it is hard to see beyond the hosts in this one who can improve on their brilliant run of form.
SYDNEY ROOSTERS VS CANBERRA RAIDERS TIP: SYDNEY ROOSTERS TO WIN
