Sydney Roosters vs. New Zealand Warriors: Roosters Up For Another Win

The Sydney Roosters will play the New Zealand Warriors at the Sydney Cricket Ground (Sydney) on Sunday, April 17, 2022, at 07:00 (Moscow).

The Sydney Roosters were unimpressed in their battle against the Brisbane Broncos last week, but despite being held scoreless in the first half, they rallied strongly to seal the victory and make it back-to-back wins.

The Roosters have yet to reach top gear this season and will be anxious to improve on their previous performances, but after struggling in the middle last week, the return of Siosiua Taukeiaho will be a significant help, while Sam Verrills will make his season debut.

Starting 13: Tedesco, Tupou, Momirovski, Manu, Naiqama, Walker, Keary, Waerea-Hargreaves, Verrills, Collins, N. Butcher, Tupouniua, Radley – Interchanges: Watson, Baker, Crichton, Taukeiaho – Reserves: Lam, Whyte, Keighran, Atoni, Suluka-Fifita, Suaalii, Hutchison

Unavailable: Egan Butcher, Billy Smith

The New Zealand Warriors defeated the North Queensland Cowboys in a dramatic fashion. Shaun Johnson converted the game-winning field goal to a golden point to give Nathan Brown's team three straight victories.

In a game when the Warriors were dominated down the center, they did a fantastic job of claiming the win and will be unfazed here, although they will be without winger Marcelo Montoya, who was given a four-game suspension.

Starting 13: Walsh, Watene-Zelezniak, Arthars, Pompey, Kosi, Harris-Tavita, Johnson, Fonua-Blake, Egan, Lodge, Aitken, Sironen, Curran – Interchanges: Nikorima, Afoa, Pene, Katoa – Reserves: Otukolo, Vailea, Petterson-Robati, Berry, Kepu, Ratuva, Kepu

Unavailable: Tohu Harris, Ash Taylor, Jazz Tevaga, Ben Murdoch-Masila, Marcelo Montoya, Jack Murchie

The Sydney Roosters made back-to-back wins after defeating the Brisbane Broncos last week, but they did it in a rather unconvincing manner, with some of their key players digging them out of a hole in the second half. They will have to be cautious tonight against an in-form New Zealand Warriors team coming off a dramatic golden point victory over the North Queensland Cowboys last week, making it three consecutive triumphs.

• Handiсap New Zealand Warriors (+14.5) for 1.91
• Total Under 43.5 for 1.91
• Total destinations less than 8 for 2.00