Two sides looking to consolidate their place in the top eight, the Roosters and Bulldogs will put it all on the line when they meet in Gosford on Saturday.
With Connor Watson, Spencer Leniu, Angus Crichton and Lindsay Collins in Origin camp, the Roosters’ depth will be pushed to its limits when they host a Bulldogs side on the rise.
Trent Robinson’s men will be over the moon to see Watson called up to make his State of Origin debut after the star utility missing the entire 2023 season while their skipper James Tedesco will bring some much-needed experience to the side that after he made way for Dylan Edwards in camp.
Meanwhile, the Bulldogs once again lose skipper Stephen Crichton to Origin duties but keep their star playmaker Matt Burton who will be crucial to helping the side make it four straight on the Central Coast.
Stat Attack
The Roosters have won nine of their past 11 games against the Bulldogs.
The Bulldogs are aiming for four consecutive wins for the first time since 2019.
The Roosters have won their past four games at Industree Group Stadium.
The Bulldogs have not defeated the Roosters twice in a season since 2016.
Roosters captain James Tedesco has scored 13 tries in 11 games against the Bulldogs.
