Machibet777 BetNRL 2024, NRL season 2024, Round 1, Las Vegas, Sydney Roosters v Brisbane Broncos official team lists, stats, updates

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Timestamp: Sun 3 Mar 2024, 02:36 PM

Fresh from claiming the Pre-Season Challenge despite using two almost entirely different squads, the Broncos will be aiming to get their season proper off to a winning start against the Roosters.

While the disappointment of losing the grand final still looms large, the Broncos youngsters will be looking to make amends as they take part in an historic double-header at Allegiant Stadium, but will have to overcome a Roosters side who are also out to prove a point.

The Roosters fought their way into the finals after an inconsistent overall season by their standards and they will be aiming to produce a strong start to 2024 to help build a sturdier foundation for their desired push further into the post-season.

The Broncos lost some key grand final experience to other clubs and have placed their trust in their young guns to shine, while the Roosters will be without suspended forward leader Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and injured recruit Dom Young for this match.

However, there are still plenty of talented players and excitement machines in both squads who will be looking to light up Las Vegas.

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Team News

Roosters: No further late changes after centre Billy Smith withdrew from the squad on Saturday afternoon due to a minor hamstring injury. The backline reshuffle sees Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii move to centre and Junior Pauga come in on the wing. Connor Watson is the 18th man.

Broncos: A big move an hour out from kick-off with veteran Martin Taupau not only joining the 17 but coming into the run-on side, with Corey Jensen reverting to the bench. Xavier Willison is the man who makes way, with the side otherwise unchanged from that named on Tuesday. Edge forward Brendan Piakura (knee), Ezra Mam (groin) and Jordan Riki (shoulder) are all good to go.

Round 1 - Round 1 - Sunday 3 Mar

Full Time

Roosters

Broncos

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Reece Walsh
Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou

Winger for Broncos is number 2 Jesse Arthars
Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu

Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
Centre for Roosters is number 5 Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i

Centre for Broncos is number 4 Selwyn Cobbo
Winger for Roosters is number 18 Fetalaiga Pauga

Winger for Broncos is number 5 Deine Mariner
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary

Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra Mam
Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam Walker

Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Forwards

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Spencer Leniu

Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Brandon Smith

Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Billy Walters
Prop for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins

Prop for Broncos is number 21 Martin Taupau
2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Siua Wong

2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Brendan Piakura
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Sitili Tupouniua

2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki
Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley

Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan

Interchange

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Sandon Smith

Interchange for Broncos is number 8 Corey Jensen
Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Naufahu Whyte

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Tyson Smoothy
Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Nat Butcher

Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Fletcher Baker
Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Terrell May

Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Kobe Hetherington

Reserves

Replacement for Roosters is number 22 Connor Watson

Replacement for Broncos is number 18 Corey Oates

Match Officials

Referee: Adam Gee
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:51 PM

Stat Attack

The Roosters have won five of their past seven games against the Broncos.
Broncos centre Selwyn Cobbo has scored 19 tries in his past 22 NRL games.
Roosters second-rower Sitili Tupouniua has scored four tries in his past four games against the Broncos.
Currently named as the 18th player for the side, Broncos winger Corey Oates has scored five tries in his past two games against the Roosters.
Listed in the reserves, if Roosters forward Angus Crichton does feature in the match, it will be his 100th game for the club.