The Roosters made a statement last week with a huge win against the Sharks, who had been undefeated before being scorched by the red-hot Chooks.
The Cowboys on the other hand got the job - just - against Wests Tigers, with four from four conversions from Kirra Dibb seeing her side home, despite being outscored five tries to four.
North Queensland have been patchy this season, but have found just enough grit to scrap together four wins to sit just outside the top four, but will need to up their game considerably against the Roosters who share second spot with the Broncos.
Being played at Cbus Super Stadium, Sydney's last visit to the venue was their heaviest loss of the season against the Titans and they will be keen to wipe the slate clean against another Queensland opponent.
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Team News
Roosters: With Tarryn Aiken out with a shoulder injury, Jocelyn Kelleher moves to halfback, with Bridie Parker the new five-eighth. Jayme Fressard is back from her suspension and slots into the centres, with Mia Wood returning to the wing. The forward pack has also seen a reshuffle with Amber Hall to start in the second row and Eliza Lopamaua moving to the bench. Millie Elliott also returns from suspension via the bench with Samantha Economos named as 18th player.
Cowboys: Lily Peacock returns to the squad after sitting out with a head knock via the bench in the only change to the 17 who just held on against Wests Tigers last week, pushing Shellie Long into the reserves. Co-captain Tallisha Harden is named in the no. 8 jersey with Sareka Mooka moving from the starting side onto the bench. New signing Jazmon Tupou-Witchman has been included in the reserves after joining the club. The 20-year-old forward has previously appeared in two NRL games for the Sharks as well as four Tests for the Cook Islands.
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Stat Attack
- The Roosters have scored 104 points in three straight wins on the Central Coast.
- The Cowboys play at Industree Group Stadium for the first time.
- Roosters captain Isabelle Kelly and hooker Keeley Davis will play their 40th NRLW games.
- Cowboys centre Jakiya Whitfeld has scored five tries in her past six games.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.