Rooster booster: Teddy hails return of silky Savala

Hugo Savala has made a remarkable impression in his debut season, earning high praise from his captain, James Tedesco.

Tedesco expressed his enthusiasm for the 23-year-old's return to the field this Saturday against Manly, stating, "I love him as a player and can't wait to have him back on deck."

Since making his debut in Round 2 against the Panthers, Savala has played in 14 NRL games for the Roosters.

However, a recent wrist injury has sidelined him for the past two matches, which unfortunately resulted in losses for the team.

In addition to his on-field contributions, Savala has been tapping into the knowledge of experienced players at the club.

Notably, he has gained insights from 2016 premiership winner Chad Townsend, who recently announced that the 2025 season will mark the end of his 15-year career at the elite level.