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Broncos v Roosters: Hunt in for Piakura; Hugo's huge chance
Two of the sport's biggest clubs will go head-to-head when the Broncos take on the Roosters in a Friday night showdown at Suncorp Stadium.
A full house is expected as Brisbane look to build on last week's victory over the Wests Tigers and they're eager to put on a show for their fans.
Ben Hunt is set to take on a greater playmaking role on Friday night while Reece Walsh is out to build on a steady start to the season.
The Roosters had their hearts broken by the Rabbitohs in Round 5, but the pain of a defeat to their fierce rivals will drive them in this week's trip north.
It's been a tough start to the year for an inexperienced side and they're out to make a statement at Suncorp Stadium.
Remarkably, the two teams have played 50 times since 1998, splitting the series at 25 wins apiece, with this weekend's victor able to claim bragging rights.
Match: Broncos v Roosters
Round 6 -
home Team
Broncos
3rd Position
away Team
Roosters
15th Position
Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Team news
Broncos: Back-rower Brendan Piakura's two-game ban brings Jaiyden Hunt into the starting side and Martin Taupau onto the bench. Tyson Smoothy is the new 18th man. No changes in Friday's team update, with Tyson Smoothy the 18th man.
Roosters: Just one change on match day for the Roosters, with Salesi Foketi to start at lock and Victor Radley shifting to the bench. Outside back Mark Nawaqanitawase remains in the squad as 18th man but Robinson has resisted the urge to make a late backline reshuffle. Veteran halfback Chad Townsend makes way for youngster Hugo Savala in just his fourth game and his first as a starter. The loss of Lindsay Collins to a knee injury sees Nat Butcher move from lock to prop and Victor Radley return from a cheekbone injury in the No.13.
Match: Broncos v Roosters
Round 6 -
home Team
Broncos
away Team
Roosters
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Reece WalshFullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
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Winger for Broncos is number 2 Selwyn CobboWinger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou
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Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni StaggsCentre for Roosters is number 3 Billy Smith
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Centre for Broncos is number 4 Gehamat ShibasakiCentre for Roosters is number 4 Robert Toia
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Winger for Broncos is number 5 Jesse ArtharsWinger for Roosters is number 5 Dominic Young
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Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ben HuntFive-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Sandon Smith
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Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam ReynoldsHalfback for Roosters is number 7 Hugo Savala
Forwards
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Prop for Broncos is number 8 Patrick CarriganProp for Roosters is number 8 Nat Butcher
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Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Cory PaixHooker for Roosters is number 9 Connor Watson
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Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne HaasProp for Roosters is number 10 Naufahu Whyte
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2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Jack Gosiewski2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Angus Crichton
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2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jaiyden Hunt2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Siua Wong
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Lock for Broncos is number 13 Kobe HetheringtonLock for Roosters is number 15 Salesi Foketi
Interchange
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Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Billy WaltersInterchange for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley
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Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Corey JensenInterchange for Roosters is number 14 Zach Dockar-Clay
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Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Xavier WillisonInterchange for Roosters is number 16 Blake Steep
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Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Martin TaupauInterchange for Roosters is number 17 Spencer Leniu
Reserves
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Replacement for Broncos is number 18 Tyson SmoothyReplacement for Roosters is number 18 Mark Nawaqanitawase
Match Officials
- Referee: Peter Gough
- Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
- Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Broncos have not defeated the Roosters twice in a season since 2018.
- The Roosters have lost three of their past four games at Suncorp Stadium.
- Broncos centre Jesse Arthars has scored eight tries in his past six games.
- Roosters winger Dominic Young has scored five tries in his past three games against the Broncos.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
