LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
The Sydney Roosters are gearing up to face Manly in a make-or-break showdown on Saturday, with coach Trent Robinson determined to dispel any doubts about his team's championship aspirations.
Despite a string of losses against top eight teams this season, Robinson is ready to unleash the State of Origin powerhouse Spencer Leniu from the get-go, signaling a bold statement of intent.
Following a tough defeat against the Melbourne Storm last week, which only added to the Roosters' struggles against top-tier opponents, Robinson acknowledges that there is work to be done.
Leniu, who shone in the Origin arena for New South Wales, will step up in the absence of Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and is expected to bring his game-changing abilities to the starting lineup.
Having already proven himself as a key player off the bench, Leniu is now poised to showcase his talents from the very beginning of the match, fulfilling the promise he showed as a three-time premiership winner at Penrith.
Robinson is confident in Leniu's abilities and sees him as a crucial piece in the Roosters' quest for success.
As the Roosters look to bounce back from recent setbacks, all eyes will be on Leniu as he aims to dominate the field and help his team assert their place among the league's elite.
In the rough and tumble world of Rugby League, Leniu's impact could be just what the Roosters need to turn their season around and secure a shot at the title.