SCG will play host to Sunday's Round 4 NRL game between Sydney Roosters and New Zealand Warriors. The game kicks off at 6:15 pm with Sydney Roosters heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Sydney Roosters vs. New Zealand Warriors game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday April 4, 2021 at 6:15 pm
Where: SCG
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Sydney Roosters vs New Zealand Warriors Odds
Sydney Roosters vs New Zealand Warriors Preview
The Roosters play host to the Warriors at the SCG on Sunday in what is easily one of the most intriguing games of the weekend.
Although the scoreline didn’t reflect it, the tri-colours were no match last week for the Rabbitohs from start to finish – a performance Trent Robinson will be hoping his side can bounce-back from against an injury-riddled Warriors lineup.
Speaking of injuries, the Roosters have also been dealt a blow of their own with reports confirming Luke Keary has suffered a torn ACL.
Fortunately, there is some good news on the Victor Radley front with the star hooker set to return from a shoulder injury, but things aren’t as positive for the Warriors with Peta Hiku now ruled out with a knee injury.
The wear and tear following a short preseason has impacted just about every club in the league, but it’s of particular concern for the Warriors with troops already wearing thin.
Winning back-to-back games has proven a problem for New Zealand over the last three years, and their recent three-game losing streak to the Roosters really doesn’t favour an upset.
Sydney will no doubt be tested with several key playmakers on the sidelines for the coming weeks, but they can still rest easy knowing leading try scorers James Tedesco and Brett Morris remain fit.
The Roosters have to have this one with the Sharks and Storm coming up over the next fortnight, and it’s likely going to take much more than some Roger Tuivasa-Sheck heroics to keep Tedesco and Morris from scoring.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping New Zealand Warriors to win at $3.00 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Ken Maumalo at $11.
Sydney Roosters vs New Zealand Warriors Teams
Roosters team: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Josh Morris 4. Joseph Manu 5. Brett Morris 6. Drew Hutchison 7. Sam Walker 8. Isaac Liu 9. Freddy Lussick 10. Siosiua Taukeiaho 11. Angus Crichton 12. Sitili Tupouniua 13. Victor Radley 14. Matt Ikuvalu 15. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 16. Nat Butcher 17. Fletcher Baker 18. Nat Butcher 19. Benjamin Marsce 20. Joseph Suaalii 21. Tukupa Hau Tapuha
Warriors team: 1. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 2. David Fusitu’a 3. Adam Pompey 4. Marcelo Montoya 5. Ken Maumalo 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Sean O’Sullivan 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Wayde Egan 10. Bunty Afoa 11. Eliesa Katoa 12. Bayley Sironen 13. Tohu Harris 14. Jazz Tevaga 15. Ben Murdoch-Masila 16. Leeson Ah Mau 17. Jack Murchie 18. Tom Ale 20. Paul Turner 21. Kane Evans 22. Rocco Berry