24-Hour Update: Round 6 NRL Line Up vs Knights

Author: Sydney Roosters
Timestamp: Tue 9 Apr 2024, 03:59 PM

The side to face the Newcastle Knights at 7:50pm this Thursday night at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle has been trimmed down 24 hours ahead of kick-off.

Players 1-19 have been retained, with Benaiah Ioelu, Hugo Savala and Siua Wong dropping out of the side.

Originally published 09/04/2024 at 4:00pm

The Sydney Roosters are proud to announce the line up for the Round 6 clash against the Newcastle Knights at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle.

Members and supporters will be treated to a double-header, with the NSW Cup side set to face the Knights prior to the NRL match at 5:20pm.

Lindsay Collins Round 6 Media

A number of changes to last week's line up have been made, with Joseph Manu taking place for James Tedesco at fullback, and Junior Pauga taking the wing spot vacated by Dominic Young.

Connor Watson comes into the halves for Sam Walker, with Luke Keary named in the no.7 jersey, while Zach Dockar-Clay is set to become Sydney Rooster #1230 from the interchange bench.

Youngsters Lewis Murphy (winger), Benaiah Ioelu (hooker) and Hugo Savala (halfback) come into the extended squad following strong performances for the Club's NSW Cup side.

Michael Jennings, Sydney Rooster #1131, has been named to play his 300th NRL match. A member of the 2013 Premiership-winning side, Jennings has played 72 games to date for the Roosters.

Luke Keary and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves will captain the side.

Angus Crichton Round 6 Media

The line ups are as follows:

Round 6 - Round 6 - Thursday 11 Apr

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Knights

Roosters

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 Joseph Manu
Winger for Knights is number 5 Enari Tuala

Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai

Centre for Roosters is number 3 Michael Jennings
Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best

Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii
Winger for Knights is number 22 Greg Marzhew

Winger for Roosters is number 5 Fetalaiga Pauga
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Jack Cogger

Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Connor Watson
Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jackson Hastings

Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Luke Keary

Forwards

Prop for Knights is number 8 Jacob Saifiti

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
Hooker for Knights is number 9 Jayden Brailey

Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Brandon Smith
Prop for Knights is number 10 Leo Thompson

Prop for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins
2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Dylan Lucas

2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Nat Butcher
2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Kai Pearce-Paul

2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Angus Crichton
Lock for Knights is number 13 Adam Elliott

Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley

Interchange

Interchange for Knights is number 14 Phoenix Crossland

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Zach Dockar-Clay
Interchange for Knights is number 15 Daniel Saifiti

Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Naufahu Whyte
Interchange for Knights is number 16 Jack Hetherington

Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Sitili Tupouniua
Interchange for Knights is number 17 Mat Croker

Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Terrell May