LeagueNews.co | Robbie Hamilton
The Sydney Roosters will be facing off against the Parramatta Eels in the second leg of the Jack Gibson Cup at CommBank Stadium on Friday night, as reported by roosters.com.au.
This will be the 139th meeting between the two teams, with the Roosters holding the advantage with 39 wins.
They have been particularly dominant in recent years, winning seven out of the last nine encounters since 2016.
A key player for the Roosters this season has been James Tedesco, who has been instrumental in their attacking plays, scoring eight tries and assisting with nine others.
The Roosters are coming into this match with two morale-boosting wins against the Sea Eagles and Dolphins, while the Eels will be looking to bounce back from a heavy defeat against the Broncos.
Both teams are currently tied on competition points, making this match crucial for their chances of making it into the finals series.
In terms of team news, Trent Robinson has made one change to the Roosters' line-up, with Angus Crichton returning from injury and named on the interchange bench.