Saturday has two NRL matches with the first game for Round 17 is between St George Illawarra Dragons and Sydney Roosters with the opening kick to commence at 5.30pm local time. The game is to be played at WIN Jubilee Oval with the favourite for the match being Sydney Roosters. View our NRL live scores, odds and results for the game between St George Illawarra Dragons and Sydney Roosters.
WHERE AND WHEN: WIN Jubilee Oval, Saturday, 5.30pm
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Preview:
It’s the St George Illawarra Dragons playing the Sydney Roosters on Saturday, 5.30pm at WIN Jubilee Oval. The Roosters should be able to win this one easily, putting the Dragons at even more danger of claiming the wooden spoon in 2013. The Roosters are currently sitting second on the ladder, and have a lot of confidence on their side thanks to massive performances by Sonny Bill Williams and others. Now only four points behind South Sydney, the Roosters are looking more and more impressive as the season progresses and should beat the Dragons easily.
Teams:
St George Illawarra Dragons:
Adam Quinlan, Brett Morris, Nathan Green, Charly Runciman, Jason Nightingale, Chase Stanley, Nathan Fien, Jack de Belin, Mitch Rein, Jack Stockwell, Tyson Frizell, Ben Creagh (capt), Trent Merrin. Interchange: Cameron King, Leeson AhMau, Matt Prior, Michael Weyman, Will Matthews, Atelea Vea (two to be omitted).
Sydney Roosters:
Anthony Minichiello (capt), Daniel Tupou, Michael Jennings, Shaun Kenny-Dowall, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, James Maloney, Mitchell Pearce, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Jake Friend, Luke O’Donnell, Mitchell Aubusson, Sonny Bill Williams, Boyd Cordner. Interchange: Daniel Mortimer, Frank-Paul Nuuausala, Aidan Guerra, Sam Moa, Isaac Liu (one to be omitted).
No decision on my future: SBW
Sydney Roosters superstar Sonny Bill Williams says he has not committed to another year at the NRL club despite reports to the contrary.
News Ltd reported on Wednesday that the All Blacks world cup winner had signed a new $1 million contract to stay with the tricolours beyond this season.
The in-form Williams who is currently only contracted to the Roosters until the end of 2013 and has been repeatedly linked to a return to rugby union, took to Twitter to hose down claims he had made a decision on his future.
“I have not signed or committed to anything for next year and won’t be doing so until I feel the time is right,” Williams wrote.
“My sole focus right now is playing the best I can for the boys and the club.
Williams is also said to be keen to continue his boxing career.
He defeated Francois Botha on points in a WBA international heavyweight fight in February just before joining the Roosters for pre-season training.
NRL boss Dave Smith said it was important for rugby league to retain players like Williams.
“We want people in our game like Sonny Bill and of course we want him to stay,” Smith said.
“He’s one of many wonderful athletes in our game – you got GI (Greg Inglis) here, Sonny Bill, the list is endless.
“It would be great to keep people like Sonny in the game. I think it’s really important for the game.”