Nathan Cleary and the Penrith Panthers host James Tedesco and the Sydney Roosters in a blockbuster clash at CommBank Stadium.
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MATCH CENTRE: Panthers vs Roosters teams, scores, videos, updates
Isaiah Papali’i is out with Liam henry coming onto the bench.
Brian To’o (hamstring) returns which shifts Paul Alamoti to the centre and Luke Garner to the bench.
That pushes Luron Patea to the extended bench where Liam Henry also sits as he eyes a return from injury, while Casey McLean has overcome a head knock in Round 1.
The Roosters were demolished by the Broncos in Round 1 and lost a key player when Victor Radley suffered an ugly head knock.
Now Lindsay Collins is a late scratching with Taylor Losalu promoted to the starting side and Hugo Savala joining the bench.
Robinson’s men will have to dig deep when they face the four-time reigning premiers on Friday.
Radley (concussion) is out under the 11-day stand-down rule which sees Salesi Foketi promoted to the starting side at lock after impressing off the bench on debut last week, while Makahesi Makatoa joins the bench.
Billy Smith (hip) could return after being named on the extended bench. Spencer Leniu will return from suspension next week.
TEAMS
Panthers team: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Casey McLean 3. Izack Tago 4. Paul Alamoti 5. Brian To’o 6. Jack Cole 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. Lindsay Smith 11. Scott Sorensen 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Daine Laurie 16. Matt Eisenhuth 17. Luke Garner 20. Liam Henry. 18th man: Brad Schneider
Roosters team: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Mark Nawaqanitawase 4. Robert Toia 5. Dominic Young 6. Sandon Smith 7. Chad Townsend 17. Taylor Losalu 9. Connor Watson 10. Naufahu Whyte 11. Angus Crichton 12. Siua Wong 13. Salesi Foketi 14. Zach Dockar-Clay 15. Makahesi Makatoa 16. Blake Steep 18. Hugo Savala. 18th man: 19. Ethan Roberts
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