LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
The Sydney Roosters have announced their senior representative teams for their upcoming clashes with the Penrith Panthers at Mascot Oval.
Following a recent victory against St George Illawarra, the only change to the team is a forced one, with James Khoo replacing the suspended Ben Taylor on the bench.
Meanwhile, Roosters NSW Cup Coach Brett Morris has revealed his lineup for the match against fifth-placed Penrith.
Winger Tyreece Tait will be absent for this game, leading to Tom Rodwell shifting from left centre to left wing.
The new left centre will be named later in the week, creating some anticipation about who will fill this position.
Props Makahesi Makatoa and Taylor Losalu are currently part of the Roosters NRL extended squad and have not been included in the team list.
Instead, Xavier Va'a and Rhys Dakin have been named as the starting props, with Vito Tevaga and Lafi Tuinauvai making appearances on the bench for this match.
It seems like the Roosters are making strategic adjustments to their lineup in order to maintain their winning momentum.
The team lists for the upcoming clash show a clear focus on maintaining a strong and competitive squad, even in the face of unexpected changes.
The Roosters are adapting to the absence of key players and are confident in the abilities of their replacements to deliver a solid performance on game day.
As fans eagerly await the matchup against the Penrith Panthers, the announcement of the senior reps teamlists has sparked excitement and speculation about how the Roosters will perform in this crucial game.
With new faces on the bench and positional changes within the team, the Roosters are gearing up for what promises to be an intense and closely contested battle on the field.