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Sydney Roosters and Canterbury Bulldogs will come into this game locked on 18 points apiece and have their sights set on the top four. They are both missing some important players because of Origin but there is still plenty of talent set to take to the field.
START DATE/TIME: UK - Saturday 22nd June, 2024 - 8:30a / AUS - 5:30p / US EST - 3:30a / US PST - 12:30a
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: This match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Arena in the UK / This match will be broadcast live on Fox League in Australia / This match will be broadcast live on Fox Sports in the US
HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: This match will be streamed live on Watch NRL and Sky Go 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
SYDNEY ROOSTERS FORM: CHOOKS BACK TO WINNING WAYS
The Roosters have lacked consistency of late and are now on a five-game W-L sequence after defeating Parramatta Eels last week. They are going okay this season but a winning run would put them right in the mix for a top four spot.
LAST FIVE: WLWLW
CANTERBURY BULLDOGS FORM: DOGGIES GO THREE STRAIGHT
Canterbury produced a strong finish to secure a come-from-behind victory against Parramatta last time out. That was their third win in succession but this will be a tricky task for them as they aim to extend their winning streak.
LAST FIVE: LLWWW
SYDNEY ROOSTERS TEAM NEWS: SMITH OFFERED REPRIEVE
After he was dropped for disciplinary reasons last week, Brandon Smith has been brought back into the team for this game. That could be, in part, due to the absence of four players for Origin with Connor Watson receiving a call-up for the Blues while Lindsay Collins, Angus Crichton and Spencer Leniu will also represent their respective States.
Starting 13: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Fetalaiga Pauga 4. Joseph Manu 5. Dominic Young 6. Luke Keary 7. Sam Walker 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Brandon Smith 10. Terrell May 11. Nat Butcher 12. Victor Radley 13. Naufahu Whyte Bench: 14. Sandon Smith 15. Blake Steep 16. Sitili Tupouniua 17. Siua Wong Reserves: 18. Ethan King 19. Dylan Napa 20. Tyler Moriarty 21. Hugo Savala 22. Salesi Foketi
CANTERBURY BULLDOGS TEAM NEWS: KIKAU COULD RETURN
Viliame Kikau has been named among the reserves as he aims to return from finger surgery. His return would be valuable, especially as skipper Stephen Critchon is away on Origin duty with the Blues.
Starting 13: 1. Connor Tracey 2. Jeral Skelton 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Jacob Kiraz 5. Blake Wilson 6. Matt Burton 7. Toby Sexton 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Samuel Hughes 11. Josh Curran 12. Jaeman Salmon 13. Bailey Hayward Bench: 14. Jake Turpin 15. Poasa Faamausili 16. Kurtis Morrin 17. Lipoi Hopoi Reserves: 19. Drew Hutchison 20. Blake Taaffe 21. Eli Clark 22. Harry Hayes 23. Viliame Kikau
SYDNEY ROOSTERS VS CANTERBURY BULLDOGS PREDICTION
Sydney Roosters and Canterbury Bulldogs are on the cusp of the top four but something has to give as the pair do battle here. Both will be missing some important players because of Origin, although it will undoubtedly hit the Roosters harder and they have been forced into big changes. This one could go either way but the Tricolours are still strong through the spine so they are given the edge to prevail.
SYDNEY ROOSTERS VS CANTERBURY BULLDOGS TIP: SYDNEY ROOSTERS TO WIN