LIVE NRL: Roosters and Rabbitohs renew epic rivalry as exciting union convert set to debut
Former Wallabies Star and Paris Olympian Mark Nawaqanitawase playing his first game for the roosters against bulldogs in the NSW Cup Picture Thomas Lisson There will be plenty of feeling in this grudge match when the Rabbitohs and Roosters do battle at Accor Stadium.
The fortunes of these two foundations clubs couldn’t have been much different in 2024, with the Roosters hoping for a win and a Panthers loss later in the week to lock up a home qualifying final, while South Sydney’s finals hopes were dashed weeks ago.Despite the ordinary season, the 15th placed Rabbitohs will be out to play spoiler and end their 2024 campaign on a high.
Not only were they downed 14-12 by the Green Machine, but Trent Robinson’s men lost three star players to season ending injuries, halfback Sam Walker , hooker Brandon Smith and back rower Victor Radley .Walker has been replaced by Sandon Smith in the halves, Connor Watson will start at hooker with Zach Dockar-Clay coming onto the bench while Sitili Tupouniua begins the game at second row.
The raft of injuries opens the door for hulking 19 year-old prop De La Salle Va’a to make his NRL debut. 198cm teen will start on the bench.
Jersey Number South Sydney Rabbitohs Brandon Mychal Smith Tu’Itupou Oceania Finals Hopes MATCH CENTRE James Tedesco Home Final Cody Walker Damien Cook Zach Dockar-Clay Thompson Head Knock Taane Milne Va’A Sean Keppie Union Convert Set Luke Keary Finals Match Australia And New Zealand Foundations Clubs Grudge Match Jye Gray Daniel Nuttall Sydney Roosters Joseph Manu Tallis Duncan Green Machine Richard Kennar Connor Watson Jacob Host Naufahu Whyte Thomas Burgess Siua Wong Thomas Lisson Sandon Smith Australia Sydney
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