We take a look at Sunday afternoons (18/8/2019) NRL 2019 Week 22 match is between the Sydney Roosters and the New Zealand Warriors. The Sydney Roosters go into the game as the very short priced favourites in the betting.
When: Sunday August 18, 2:00pm
Where: SCG
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Preview:
Just when the New Zealand Warriors looked down and out for the season they produce a win against all odds against one of the competition’s best teams in round 21. Their 24-16 win at Mt Smart means they’re just a game behind the Broncos in eighth spot, but they’ll be up against it to make it two wins in a row when they visit the SCG to play the Roosters on Sunday.
The Chooks are the shortest priced favourites of the round for this match as they are coming off a 22-18 win in Canberra against the Raiders. Winners of four in a row, the Roosters could welcome back captain Boyd Cordner from injury, with the second rower named in the reserves. New Zealand go in unchanged.
The Kiwi side has enjoyed matchups against the Tricolours recently, winning four of the past five between the clubs, but losing their most recent hit out in round 10 last year, 32-0.
The Warriors are one of the better sides on the road this season, particularly covering the points start. The Wolf sees the 13.5-point start as just too many against a New Zealand side that can be explosive on their day. The Roosters might have a lull after last weekend’s high energy game in Canberra.
Odds:
Tip: Sydney Roosters at $1.16
Value Tip: First Try Scorer: Daniel Tupou at $8.00
Teams:
Roosters: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Latrell Mitchell 4. Joseph Manu 5. Brett Morris 6. Luke Keary 7. Cooper Cronk 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Sam Verrills 10. Isaac Liu 11. Angus Crichton 12. Mitchell Aubusson 13. Victor Radley Interchange: 14. Nat Butcher 15. Zane Tetevano 16. Poasa Faamausili 17. Sitili Tupouniua Reserves: 18. Lindsay Collins 19. Billy Smith 20. Lachlan Lam 21. Boyd Cordner
Warriors: 1. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 2. Adam Pompey 3. Peta Hiku 4. Gerard Beale 5. Ken Maumalo 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Blake Green 8. Agnatius Paasi 9. Jazz Tevaga 10. Leeson Ah Mau 11. Adam Blair 12. Isaiah Papalii 13. Lachlan Burr Interchange: 14. Adam Keighran 15. Sam Lisone 16. Bunty Afoa 17. Ligi Sao Reserves: 18. Kodi Nikorima 20. Blake Ayshford 21. Leivaha Pulu 22. Hayze Perham
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change