UPDATED: Trent Robinson has reduced the 22-man squad to 19 players ahead of tomorrow's clash with the Dolphins.
Tuku Hau Tapuha, Sandon Smith and Siua Wong come out of the side this week.
Jake Turpin remains as the 18th player replacement, while Junior Pauga is the remaining reserve.
The final squad will be confirmed one hour prior to kick off tomorrow afternoon.
Match: Dolphins v Roosters
Round 1 -
home Team
Dolphins
away Team
Roosters
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-FidowFullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
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Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne IsaakoWinger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
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Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Euan AitkenCentre for Roosters is number 3 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii
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Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Brenko LeeCentre for Roosters is number 14 Drew Hutchison
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Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Tesi NiuWinger for Roosters is number 5 Jaxson Paulo
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Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Isaiya KatoaFive-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary
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Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Sean O'SullivanHalfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam Walker
Forwards
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Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Jesse BromwichProp for Roosters is number 8 Lindsay Collins
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Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-KingHooker for Roosters is number 9 Brandon Smith
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Prop for Dolphins is number 10 Jarrod WallaceProp for Roosters is number 10 Matthew Lodge
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2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Felise Kaufusi2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Egan Butcher
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2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Kenneath Bromwich2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Nat Butcher
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Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Tom GilbertLock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley
Interchange
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Mark NichollsInterchange for Roosters is number 4 Corey Allan
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 16 Ray StoneInterchange for Roosters is number 16 Naufahu Whyte
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 17 Kurt DonoghoeInterchange for Roosters is number 17 Terrell May
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 18 Connelly LemueluInterchange for Roosters is number 18 Jake Turpin
Reserves
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Replacement for Dolphins is number 19 Poasa Faamausili
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Reserve for Roosters is number 15 Fletcher Baker
Match Officials
- Referee: Chris Butler
- Touch Judge: Dave Munro
- Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
- Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins
Last updated:
Originally published Tuesday, February 28, 2023:
The Sydney Roosters are proud to announce the line up for Sunday afternoon's season opening game against the Dolphins at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium.
The clash will be the Dolphins' first ever NRL game, with the Tricolours set to test the competition's latest addition in front of a huge crowd north of the Tweed.
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Trent Robinson has named a 22-man roster, with Corey Allan, Brandon Smith and Jaxson Paulo named to make their Red, White and Blue debuts.
Egan and Nat Butcher will line up alongside each other in the back row for the first time, while the likes of Sam Walker, Matt Lodge and Victor Radley have also been named for their first appearances of the season.
The historic occasion has been made all the more special with confirmation the Artie Legacy Medal will be awarded to the Player of the Match on the day.
For those looking to cheer on the Red, White and Blue, grab your tickets for Sunday's game here!
The NRL squad to play this Sunday is as follows: