The Roosters are seeking a quick rebound as they return home to take on the Titans on Friday night.
The match will kick off a bumper evening of rugby league, with the Roosters to host the Gold Coast at Allianz Stadium at 6pm.
Trent Robinson's men fell to the Warriors in Auckland last weekend however they are set to welcome back a number of veterans on Friday.
Forwards Lindsay Collins and Nat Butcher are back in a major boost to the pack.
The Titans are riding high after a dominant victory over the Knights, with the halves combination of AJ Brimson and Jayden Campbell showing promising signs.
Match: Roosters v Titans
Round 4 -
home Team
Roosters
14th Position
away Team
Titans
8th Position
Venue: Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Team News
Roosters: The loss of hooker Connor Watson (concussion protocol) sees Zach Dockar-Clay move into the starting side while veteran forwards Nat Butcher and Lindsay Collins have been named to return from injury on the bench. Makahesi Makatoa drops to the reserves.
Titans: After making his NRL debut in Round 26 last year, Jaylan de Groot comes in for his second career game at fullback in place of Keano Kini, who has suffered a neck injury and will see a specialist in coming days. Speedster Alofiana Khan-Pereira (hamstring) and big man Jaimin Jolliffe (calf) remain sidelined.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James TedescoFullback for Titans is number 1 Jaylan De Groot
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Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel TupouWinger for Titans is number 2 Tony Francis
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Centre for Roosters is number 3 Mark NawaqanitawaseCentre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly
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Centre for Roosters is number 4 Robert ToiaCentre for Titans is number 4 Phillip Sami
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Winger for Roosters is number 5 Dominic YoungWinger for Titans is number 5 Jojo Fifita
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Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Sandon SmithFive-Eighth for Titans is number 6 AJ Brimson
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Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Chad TownsendHalfback for Titans is number 7 Jayden Campbell
Forwards
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Prop for Roosters is number 8 Naufahu WhyteProp for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika
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Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Zach Dockar-ClayHooker for Titans is number 9 Sam Verrills
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Prop for Roosters is number 10 Spencer LeniuProp for Titans is number 10 Reagan Campbell-Gillard
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Angus Crichton2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Klese Haas
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Siua Wong2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Beau Fermor
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Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor RadleyLock for Titans is number 13 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
Interchange
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Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Hugo SavalaInterchange for Titans is number 14 Chris Randall
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Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Blake SteepInterchange for Titans is number 15 David Fifita
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Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Nat ButcherInterchange for Titans is number 16 Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui
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Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Lindsay CollinsInterchange for Titans is number 17 Brock Gray
Reserves
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Replacement for Roosters is number 18 Billy SmithReplacement for Titans is number 18 Arama Hau
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Reserve for Roosters is number 19 Makahesi MakatoaReserve for Titans is number 19 Tom Weaver
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Reserve for Roosters is number 20 Ethan KingReserve for Titans is number 20 Jacob Alick-Wiencke
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Reserve for Roosters is number 21 Tyler MoriartyReserve for Titans is number 21 Tukimihia Simpkins
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Reserve for Roosters is number 22 Taylor LosaluReserve for Titans is number 22 Ken Maumalo
Roosters Ins
- Billy Smith
- Ethan King
- Lindsay Collins
- Nat Butcher
- Taylor Losalu
- Tyler Moriarty
Titans Ins
- Arama Hau
- Jacob Alick-Wiencke
- Ken Maumalo
- Tom Weaver
- Tukimihia Simpkins
Roosters Outs
- Connor Watson
- Ethan Roberts
Titans Ins
- Keano Kini
Match Officials
- Referee: Grant Atkins
- Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
- Touch Judge: Jon Stone
- Senior Review Official: Liam Kennedy
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Roosters have won 11 consecutive games against the Titans.
- The Titans will play at the new Allianz Stadium for the first time.
- Roosters winger Dominic Young has scored 15 tries in 12 games at Allianz Stadium.
- Sam Verrills and Reagan Campbell-Gillard are the only Titans who have played at Allianz Stadium.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
