Allianz Stadium will play host to Sunday's Round 10 NRL game between Sydney Roosters and New Zealand Warriors. The game kicks off at 2:00 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 May 12, 2024 at 2:00 pm
Where: Allianz Stadium
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Sydney Roosters vs New Zealand Warriors Odds
Sydney Roosters vs New Zealand Warriors Preview
Sydney Roosters are beginning to assert themselves on the premiership, while the once-were-heavyweight Warriors are in the midst of an alarming slide as they confront a daunting road trip.
The Roosters have improved to 5-4 after blitzing the Dragons 60-18 and overrunning an injury-stricken Broncos 40-18. James Tedesco and Angus Crichton were in vintage touch in Brisbane, but theres few in the Tricolours line-up not regularly contributing at a high level.
The attacking woes of last season now seem a distant memory, though they have leaked at least 18 points in six straight games.
The Roosters have four big ins with Daniel Tupou, Jared Waerea-Hargreave, Victor Radley all and Spencer Leniu all returning. Junior Pauga, Sitili Tupouniua, Egan Butcher and Siua Wong drop out.
Whats going on with the Warriors? Absolutely flying with the best defensive record in the comp after five rounds, the NRLs darlings have spiralled with a lucky draw against Manly and three increasingly dismal losses to the unfancied Dragons, Titans and Knights all as warm favourites.
Their clinical attack looks staid, discipline has been shocking and goal-line defence has been woefully subpar.
Andrew Webster has resisted making changes to his struggling line-up. Jazz Tevaga returns from injury, Bunty Afoa moves to prop and Mitch Barnett shifts to the Kurt Capewells (calf) second-row spot.
The Warriors are on a seven-match losing streak against the Roosters, all by eight points or more. Last season the Roosters won a hard-fought Round 2 clash at Allianz Stadium 20-12 and shut out the Warriors 14-0 at Mt Smart in Round 9.
This is only the second time the Warriors have lined up as an underdog in 2024 (the other being agains the Storm in Round 2) a reflection of their new status, as well as their recent underachievement to be 3-1-5. Their finals hopes are teetering already but they should relish the chance to go in as outsiders.
The Roosters are far from the finished article but are certainly playing with confidence and exuberance that will be difficult for a team down on form to handle.
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Sydney Roosters vs New Zealand Warriors Tip
We're tipping Sydney Roosters to win at $1.24 odds.
Sydney Roosters vs New Zealand Warriors Teams
Roosters team: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii 4. Joseph Manu 5. Dominic Young 6. Luke Keary 7. Sam Walker 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Brandon Smith 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Angus Crichton 12. Nat Butcher 13. Victor Radley 14. Connor Watson 15. Naufahu Whyte 16. Spencer Leniu 17. Terrell May 18. Sandon Smith 19. Egan Butcher 20. Sitili Tupouniua 21. Siua Wong 22. Fetalaiga Pauga
Warriors team: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Rocco Berry 4. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Te Maire Martin 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Wayde Egan 10. Bunty Afoa 11. Jackson Ford 12. Mitchell Barnett 13. Tohu Harris 14. Dylan Walker 15. Tom Ale 16. Jazz Tevaga 17. Adam Pompey 18. Jacob Laban 20. Taine Tuaupiki 21. Zyon Maiu’u 22. Edward Kosi 23. Freddy Lussick
