The Sydney Roosters will be determined to secure a spot in the 2023 Grand Final when they face the Gold Coast Titans at Allianz Stadium this Sunday.
Recent History: Sydney Roosters vs Gold Coast Titans
Sunday's clash marks the second encounter between the two Clubs this season, with the Tricolours cruising to a strong 30-8 win back in Round 5.
The Titans rallied after that loss to secure four consecutive wins heading into the Semi Final and will be looking to level the scores on Sunday.
Round 5 Match Highlights: Roosters vs Titans
Both teams enter the match on the same amount of competition points, with the Roosters falling to the Raiders and Knights while the Titans struggled to overcome Newcastle too.
How They Line Up
John Strange has made a few changes to the line-up following Saturday's win over the North Queensland Cowboys.
Millie Boyle and Keeley Davis have been named to return from their respective injuries, while Amelia Pasikala has been included on the interchange bench.
Corban Baxter takes the reins at fullback again this week, with Jayme Fressard and Mia Wood on the wings and Isabelle Kelly and Brydie Parker in the centres.
Tarryn Aiken and Jocelyn Kelleher will continue their combination in the halves, while Boyle and Davis join Teuila Fotu-Moala in the front row.
Otesa Pule and Olivia Kernick retain their spots in the second row following strong performances last week. Keilee Joseph rounds out the starting side at lock.
Joseph: 'They Bring Such a Good Energy'
Joeli Morris, Grace Hamilton, Mya Hill-Moana and Pasikala will feature from the interchange bench, while Millicent Scutt, Lexi Kiriwi, Lily Rogan, Tyler Bentley and Jess Sergis have been named on the extended bench.
Match: Roosters v Titans
Finals Week 1 -
home Team
Roosters
away Team
Titans
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Roosters is number 1 Corban BaxterFullback for Titans is number 1 Evania Pelite
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Winger for Roosters is number 2 Jayme FressardWinger for Titans is number 2 Karina Brown
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Centre for Roosters is number 3 Brydie ParkerCentre for Titans is number 3 Jaime Chapman
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Centre for Roosters is number 4 Isabelle KellyCentre for Titans is number 4 Niall Williams-Guthrie
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Winger for Roosters is number 5 Mia WoodWinger for Titans is number 5 Destiny Mino-Sinapati
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Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Tarryn AikenFive-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Chantay Kiria-Ratu
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Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Jocelyn KelleherHalfback for Titans is number 7 Lauren Brown
Forwards
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Prop for Roosters is number 8 Millie ElliottProp for Titans is number 8 Shannon Mato
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Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Keeley DavisHooker for Titans is number 9 Brittany Breayley-Nati
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Prop for Roosters is number 16 Mya Hill-MoanaProp for Titans is number 10 Jessika Elliston
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Otesa Pule2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Zara Canfield
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Olivia Kernick2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Shaylee Bent
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Lock for Roosters is number 13 Keilee JosephLock for Titans is number 13 Georgia Hale
Interchange
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Interchange for Roosters is number 10 Maatuleio Fotu-MoalaInterchange for Titans is number 14 Sienna Lofipo
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Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Joeli MorrisInterchange for Titans is number 15 Steph Hancock
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Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Grace HamiltonInterchange for Titans is number 16 Rilee Jorgensen
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Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Amelia PasikalaInterchange for Titans is number 17 Dannii Perese
Reserves
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Replacement for Roosters is number 18 Millicent ScuttReplacement for Titans is number 18 Taliah Fuimaono
Match Officials
- Referee: Kasey Badger
- Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
Titans Coach Karyn Murphy has named an unchanged 17 for the Semi Final, with Taliah Fuimaono a chance to return after being named on the extended bench.
Key Match Up: Corban Baxter vs Evania Pelite
Two leading fullbacks in the Women's game will be aiming to steer their sides to victory from the back on Sunday afternoon.
Corban Baxter has returned to career-best form this season, bagging seven tries and assisting a further three to help the Tricolours secure a top-two finish and the home Semi Final.
Going from strength to strength, the Vice Captain has broken 25 tackles and averages 148 run metres per match, offering support on both edges to give her team an added boost.
Her opposite, Evania Pelite, has been one of the Titans' best in 2023.
Leading the competition for tackle breaks with 68, Pelite has been instrumental for the Gold Coast's attacking game, laying on five tries, making seven line breaks and averaging 175 run metres per match.
Baxter: 'I've Loved Every Minute'
Final Verdict
We need your support this Sunday at Allianz Stadium!
If you're a Roosters Member, be sure to check your emails and redeem your two complimentary tickets and cheer on the NRLW team as they continue their Premiership campaign.
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 2024 with Sydney Roosters Membership!
