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24 Hour Update | Round 26 NRL Line Up vs Raiders

The side to face the Canberra Raiders at 4pm this Sunday at Allianz Stadium has been trimmed 24 hours ahead of kick-off.

There has been no changes to the starting side. Sandon Smith, Siua Wong, and Robert Toia drop out of the side, with Mark Nawaqanitawase and Zach Dockar-Clay the remaining reserves.

The final teamlist will be released one hour before kick-off, at 3pm. 

Originally published 27/8/24 at 4pm

The Sydney Roosters are proud to announce the line-up for the Round 26 clash against the Canberra Raiders at Allianz Stadium this Sunday afternoon.

In what is set to be a massive day for the Club, the Roosters will celebrate The Steggles Roosters Charity Nest, and host its inaugural Emergency Services Event at our final home game of the regular NRL season.

A big day of Father’s Day footy will feature a triple-header, with the NSW Police Rugby League v Australia Firefighters Rugby League kicking off proceedings at 1.55pm.

Our NRL clash with the Canberra Raiders will commence at 4.05pm, followed by Round 6 NRLW action at 6.30pm.  

Captain James Tedesco wearing our 2024 Steggles Charity Nest jersey.
Captain James Tedesco wearing our 2024 Steggles Charity Nest jersey.

The NRL Squad will be wearing a Charity Nest-themed jersey to celebrate the great work the Charity does. The jerseys will be auctioned concluding the match, with all proceeds going to the Steggles Roosters Charity Nest.

It is also our inaugural Emergency Services Match, as we spotlight the critical role our emergency services, first responders, and medical professionals do in the community.

Sydney Roosters Emergency Services Event Media Conference

Be sure to arrive early as the Allianz Precinct comes alive from 1.15pm with Emergency Service demonstrations and stalls!

The NSW Police will then lead a spectacular pre-game show, showcasing their breadth of excellence and experience.

Highlights include-

A dramatic police helicopter display, thrilling abseiling from the stadium roof, riot and dog squads, a marching band, and much more -

Make sure you're in your seat by 3:30pm! 

Key timings- 

1:15pm - Emergency Services Precinct Opens 
1:45pm - Gates Open 
1:50pm - NSW Police v Australian Firefighters 
3:30pm - NSW Police Helicopter Landing & Pre-Game Presentation 
4:05pm - NRL Roosters v Raiders 
6:30pm - NRLW Roosters v Raiders

So grab the family and get set for a great day out... and don't forget, KIDS GO FREE all thanks to Steggles.

Claim your tickets HERE

Team Lists

Backs

  • Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
    Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Jordan Rapana
  • Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
    Winger for Raiders is number 2 Albert Hopoate
  • Centre for Roosters is number 3 Michael Jennings
    Centre for Raiders is number 3 Matthew Timoko
  • Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu
    Centre for Raiders is number 4 Sebastian Kris
  • Winger for Roosters is number 5 Dominic Young
    Winger for Raiders is number 5 Xavier Savage
  • Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary
    Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Kaeo Weekes
  • Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam Walker
    Halfback for Raiders is number 21 Adam Cook

Forwards

  • Prop for Roosters is number 8 Spencer Leniu
    Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine
  • Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Brandon Smith
    Hooker for Raiders is number 14 Danny Levi
  • Prop for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins
    Prop for Raiders is number 15 Corey Horsburgh
  • 2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Angus Crichton
    2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young
  • 2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Victor Radley
    2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead
  • Lock for Roosters is number 13 Nat Butcher
    Lock for Raiders is number 13 Morgan Smithies

Interchange

  • Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Connor Watson
    Interchange for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papalii
  • Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Naufahu Whyte
    Interchange for Raiders is number 9 Tom Starling
  • Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Sitili Tupouniua
    Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Ata Mariota
  • Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Terrell May
    Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Simi Sasagi

Reserves

  • Replacement for Raiders is number 18 Jed Stuart
  • Reserve for Roosters is number 21 Zach Dockar-Clay

Match Officials

  • Referee: Todd Smith
  • Touch Judge: Dave Munro
  • Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
  • Senior Review Official: Wyatt Raymond

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