The NRL has postponed Sunday's Canterbury v Sydney Roosters game at Bankwest Stadium until Monday to ensure player safety in relation to a potential biosecurity problem.
Both teams will readjust their preparations for a Monday 7pm kick-off. The match will still be held at Bankwest Stadium.
Broadcast details:
• Foxtel – Fox League (nationally)
• Sky Sport 4 (New Zealand)
• Kayo Sports
• NRL app: Live Pass or Telstra customers
• Watch NRL: Not available in Australia, New Zealand or Pacific regions
• Radio: ABC, Triple M Sydney/Brisbane
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The Roosters subjected the Broncos to a record-breaking 59-0 loss last round without arguably the world's best player, fullback James Tedesco.
The reigning Dally M Medallist is back for this clash against the Bulldogs as the premiers look to continue their post-layoff surge.
Canterbury snapped their winless streak in a 22-2 defeat of the Dragons on the long weekend, with five-eighth Kieran Foran's return aiding their attack.
The Dogs have received a boost in the lead-up to the match with news that English forward Luke Thompson will be joining the club mid-season.
Match: Bulldogs v Roosters
Round 5 -
home Team
Bulldogs
15th Position
away Team
Roosters
6th Position
Venue: CommBank Stadium, Sydney
The Rundown
Team News
Bulldogs: Aiden Tolman has been cleared on his COVID- 19 test but will undergo a period of quarantine of up to 14 days and therefore will not train with the team or be available for selection during that period. As a result, Sauaso Sue moves into the starting side at prop. Reimis Smith, who was suspended on Tuesday, is the other player missing from the squad that was initially named.
Dallin Watene Zelezniak shifted from the wing to Smith's centre spot. Ofahiki Ogden and Morgan Harper have been elevated to the interchange with Jack Cogger omitted from the reserves.
Roosters: Jared Waerea-Hargreaves is out due to a minor back complaint, with Lindsay Collins replacing him in the starting pack. Lachlan Lam and Sam Verrills have been omitted from the squad with Mitch Aubusson to make his return via the interchange bench.
Victor Radley was cleared of a serious elbow injury and will play. Roosters winger Daniel Tupou has scored nine tries in his past 10 games against the Bulldogs.
Match: Bulldogs v Roosters
Round 5 -
home Team
Bulldogs
away Team
Roosters
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Will HopoateFullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Nick MeaneyWinger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Jake AverilloCentre for Roosters is number 3 Josh Morris
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 5 Dallin Watene-ZelezniakCentre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 14 Christian CrichtonWinger for Roosters is number 5 Brett Morris
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Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Kieran ForanFive-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary
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Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Lachlan LewisHalfback for Roosters is number 7 Kyle Flanagan
Forwards
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Dylan NapaProp for Roosters is number 10 Siosiua Taukeiaho
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Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-KingHooker for Roosters is number 9 Jake Friend
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 17 Sauaso SueProp for Roosters is number 17 Lindsay Collins
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Josh Jackson2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Boyd Cordner
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Raymond Faitala-Mariner2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Angus Crichton
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Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Adam ElliottLock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley
Interchange
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Renouf AtoniInterchange for Roosters is number 15 Isaac Liu
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Dean BrittInterchange for Roosters is number 16 Nat Butcher
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 19 Ofahiki OgdenInterchange for Roosters is number 18 Sitili Tupouniua
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 21 Morgan HarperInterchange for Roosters is number 19 Mitchell Aubusson
Match Officials
- Referee: Grant Atkins
- Touch Judge: Peter Gough
- Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
- Senior Review Official: Jared Maxwell
Last updated:
Key Match-Up
Opposing five-eighths Kieran Foran and Luke Keary are arguably the most influential players in their teams. Canterbury need Foran to keep standing up if they're to score an upset, while the Roosters will want more of the same from Keary after his sensational performance against Brisbane.
