NRL Line Up for Finals Week One vs Rabbitohs

Author: Sydney Roosters
Timestamp: Tue 6 Sep 2022, 04:00 PM

Update | Trent Robinson has trimmed down his side 24 hours ahead of kick-off.

The side remains as named 1-17 on Tuesday, with Kevin Naiqama listed as the 18th player. Terrell May has been retained in jersey no.19.

The final team will be confirmed one hour prior to kick-off tomorrow at 3:05pm.

Originally published Tuesday, September 7:

The Sydney Roosters are proud to announce the line up for Sunday afternoon's elimination final against the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Allianz Stadium.

In a replay of last Friday night's Round 25 victory, the Roosters will face the Rabbitohs once again in the first week of finals, with front rower Matt Lodge set to play his 100th NRL match.

Round 25 Highlights: Roosters vs Rabbitohs

In yet another exciting double header, the Roosters will kick-off their finals campaign at 4:05pm against South Sydney, with the NRLW side taking the field beforehand at 1:10pm in an enthralling top-of-the-table clash against the Newcastle Knights.

Roosters Members and supporters will want to secure their tickets here for what will be a thrilling afternoon at Allianz Stadium - the home of the Sydney Roosters.

Sunday will mark the first meeting between the two foundation clubs in the semi-finals since 2019, which saw the Roosters claim an emphatic 30-6 victory in the qualifying final, propelling them to the preliminary final and eventually, the Premiership title.

Trent Robinson's side has a number of changes following the 26-16 victory, with Daniel Tupou, Joseph Suaalii and Victor Radley returning in a massive boost for the Tricolours.

Captain James Tedesco lines up at fullback, Tupou returns to the wing with Paul Momirovski and Drew Hutchison lining up in the centres and Suaalii on the right flank.

Luke Keary and Sam Walker once again line up in the halves, while the front row features Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Sam Verrills and Siosiua Taukeiaho who retains his starting spot.

The back row of Angus Crichton and Nat Butcher maintain their partnership, with Radley slotting back into the side with the no.13 jersey on his back.

On the interchange bench, Connor Watson is joined by Egan Butcher, Adam Keighran and Lodge, with the extended bench featuring Kevin Naiqama, Terrell May, Oliver Gildart, Fletcher Baker and Siua Wong.

With plenty of benefits including priority to purchase finals tickets, merchandise discounts as well as the best seating at Allianz Stadium, be sure to Call Yourself a Rooster in 2023 with Sydney Roosters Membership!

For the Love of the Game

The NRL squad to play this Sunday is as follows:

Finals Week 1 - Finals Week 1 - Sunday 11 Sep

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Rabbitohs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Latrell Mitchell
Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex Johnston
Centre for Roosters is number 3 Paul Momirovski

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Isaiah Tass
Centre for Roosters is number 4 Drew Hutchison

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Campbell Graham
Winger for Roosters is number 5 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Taane Milne
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary

Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker
Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam Walker

Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Lachlan Ilias

Forwards

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita Tatola
Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Sam Verrills

Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook
Prop for Roosters is number 17 Matthew Lodge

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Mark Nicholls
2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Angus Crichton

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Keaon Koloamatangi
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Nat Butcher

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Jai Arrow
Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley

Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray

Interchange

Interchange for Roosters is number 10 Siosiua Taukeiaho

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Kodi Nikorima
Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Connor Watson

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Hame Sele
Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Egan Butcher

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Thomas Burgess
Interchange for Roosters is number 18 Kevin Naiqama

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Siliva Havili