LeagueNews.co | Robbie Hamilton
The Roosters have announced their senior representative teams for matches on Sunday, 13th July 2025.
Notably, Josh Durkin makes his return from suspension to play halfback, taking over for Bo Peisley.
With eight players coming back to the NRL side, a similar number of changes have been made to the NSW Cup team.
The returning players to the NSW Cup include Ethan King (fullback), Tom Rodwell (left wing), Ben Johnson (right centre), Sandon Smith (five eighth), Taylor Losalu (prop), Beniah Ioelu (hooker), De La Salle Va'a (prop), Max McCathie (right edge forward), and Makahesi Makatoa (bench).
However, King (NRL 18th man) and Losalu (NRL 19th man) will only participate if they are not needed by the NRL side on Saturday.
Additionally, Junior Tupou is set to shift from left wing to right wing to make room for Rodwell's return, while Hayden Barton is likely to transition from right edge to left edge forward due to McCathie's comeback.