The Roosters have an opportunity to silence their critics after they tackle defending premiers, the Panthers in a blockbuster Friday night time conflict.
The Roosters sit eighth with 5 wins and 4 losses — however have been humiliated final week, happening 20-6 to the Cowboys.
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Captain James Tedesco stated after that sport that the group wanted to “have a good look at ourselves in the mirror” and in the event that they wait one other few weeks to get it collectively “it’ll be too late.”
While the Panthers have been just a little clunky too, a win over the back-to-back premiers is simply what the Roosters want — and it might launch them forward of Penrith on the ladder.
Coach Trent Robinson is sticking strong along with his Joey Manu-Luke Keary halves experiment with the one change being a pressured one. Egan Butcher will miss the sport by concussion protocols with Angus Crichton changing him within the beginning aspect.
Penrith can be with out prop Spencer Leniu — who’s becoming a member of the Roosters subsequent season — as a result of an harm. But they give the impression of being set to welcome again star second-rower Liam Martin from a hamstring harm that’s sideline him for the final three video games.
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