Sydney Roosters vs St. George Illawarra Dragons Preview & Prediction | NRL 2024 | Regular Season
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Sydney Roosters highlighted their attacking qualities with a big win over Wests Tigers to solidify their position in the top four but this will be a potentially tricky test as St. George Illawarra Dragons aim to go level on points with them.
START DATE/TIME: UK - Sunday 7th July, 2024 - 5:00a / AUS - 2:00p / US EST - 12:00a / US PST - Saturday 6th July, 2024 - 9:00p
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: This match will not be broadcast live in the UK / This match will be broadcast live on Fox League 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 in Australia / This match will be streamed live on Watch NRL in the US
SYDNEY ROOSTERS FORM: BIG WIN FOR CHOOKS
It was a third successive victory for the Roosters as they amassed 40 points in their win over Wests Tigers last week, further extending their lead as the NRL’s top scorers with 480 points scored to date.
LAST FIVE: WLWWW
ST. GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS FORM: DRAGONS EARN IMPORTANT VICTORY
The Dragons earned a crucial win to boost their hopes of securing a spot in the finals as they overcame the Dolphins in their most recent outing. They occupy the last spot in the top eight having won three of their last four.
LAST FIVE: LWWLW
SYDNEY ROOSTERS TEAM NEWS: MANU A MASSIVE LOSS
Joey Manu suffered two fractures in his hand in last week’s win and will now be sidelined for a month in what is a huge blow for the Tricolours. Michael Jennings takes his place in the centres.
Starting 13: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Michael Jennings 4. Sitili Tupouniua 5. Dominic Young 6. Luke Keary 7. Sam Walker 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Brandon Smith 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Angus Crichton 12. Victor Radley 13. Connor Watson Bench: 14. Naufahu Whyte 15. Terrell May 16. Nat Butcher 17. Spencer Leniu Reserves: 18. Ethan King 19. Siua Wong 20. Sandon Smith 21. Blake Steep 22. Salesi Foketi
ST. GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS TEAM NEWS: LOMAX BACK AFTER REST
After a brilliant showing in Game 2 of Origin, Zac Lomax was afforded a rest last week as he aimed to overcome a niggling shoulder concern but he is back for this contest. Jack Bird is listed among the reserves and will hope to prove his fitness in time to feature.
Starting 13: 1. Tyrell Sloan 2. Zac Lomax 3. Moses Suli 4. Max Feagai 5. Christian Tuipulotu 6. Kyle Flanagan 7. Ben Hunt 8. Francis Molo 9. Jacob Liddle 10. Jack de Belin 11. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 12. Jaydn Su'A 13. Tom Eisenhuth Bench: 14. Blake Lawrie 15. Ben Murdoch-Masila 16. Toby Couchman 17. Luciano Leilua Reserves: 18. Michael Molo 19. Fa'amanu Brown 20. Ryan Couchman 21. Savelio Tamale 22. Jack Bird
SYDNEY ROOSTERS VS ST. GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS PREDICTION
Sydney Roosters have shown that they have little trouble in posting points this year but their defence may be tested in this clash with St. George Illawarra Dragons. The away side have performed well of late with three wins from their last four but this will be a really tough task against the free-scoring Roosters and the hosts should have enough to claim a fourth win in-a-row.
SYDNEY ROOSTERS VS ST. GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS TIP: SYDNEY ROOSTERS TO WIN
