LeagueNews.co | Robbie Hamilton
In a move that has the Rugby League world buzzing, the LA Roosters are set to receive a major boost for the upcoming NRL Nines tournament in Vegas.
NSW Origin coach John Strange, a seasoned veteran of the game, will be bringing five of his star players from the Sydney Roosters premiership winning squad to join the LA Roosters lineup.
It's a move that has fans and pundits alike talking, as the Roosters look to make their mark on the international stage.
Not content with just bringing in seasoned veterans, the Roosters are also sending four players from their pathways teams to bolster their men's squad.
Queensland U19s winger Tyreece Tait and Arthur Beetson Medal winner Owen Flaherty are just two of the names that are set to make a big impact for the LA Roosters.
It's a bold move that shows the Roosters are serious about their chances in the tournament.
Strange will also be taking the reins of the LA Roosters women's team, which will see a host of familiar faces joining the squad.
Jocelyn Kelleher, Jasmin Strange, Jayme Fressard, Mia Wood, and Shawden Burton will all be suiting up for the team, bringing with them a wealth of experience and talent.
With players like Kelleher, Fressard, and Wood having tasted success in last season's grand final, the LA Roosters are certainly shaping up to be a force to be reckoned with.
With the NRL Vegas Nines set to feature over 40 teams battling it out at Silverbowl Park, the competition promises to be fierce.
But with the likes of Fressard and Wood bringing their Rugby Sevens experience to the table, the LA Roosters are sure to be a team to watch.
And with rumors swirling that Dally M Medallist Olivia Kernick was in the running to join the squad before her call-up to the Jillaroos for the Test against England, the LA Roosters are shaping up to be a team that could go all the way.