LIVE NRL: Unsung hero fills Cleary-sized hole in Panthers as Roosters seek back-to-back wins

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Jack Cogger will look to prove he can fill the void left by Nathan Cleary at halfback for the Penrith Panthers as they travel to Allianz Stadium for a clash against the Sydney Roosters.

Cleary was ruled out for approximately six weeks after sustaining a hamstring strain during the Panthers’ 26-18 win over the Dragons.

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It was a major blow not just for the defending premiers but also the NSW Blues ahead of Origin Game II.

Cogger, who recently spent two seasons with the Huddersfield Giants in the Super League before moving to the foot of the mountains, has been entrusted with halfback duties as Penrith look to continue their dazzling form this season.

Jack Cogger has been entrusted with the No. 7 jersey in Nathan Cleary’s absence. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)Source: Getty Images

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The Roosters snapped a three-game losing streak with a 25-24 win over the Bulldogs thanks to a late Luke Keary field goal.

However, Trent Robinson’s side can’t afford to make it four losses in their last five and slip further away from the chasing finals pack.

TEAMS

Roosters: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Corey Allan 4. Billy Smith 5. Junior Pauga 6. Joseph Manu 7. Luke Keary 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Jake Turpin 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Egan Butcher 12. Nat Butcher 13. Sitili Tupouniua 14. Sandon Smith 15. Nathan Brown 16. Angus Crichton 17. Matthew Lodge 18. Drew Hutchison 19. Zach Dockar-Clay

Panthers: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Izack Tago 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Brian To’o 6. Jarome Luai 7. Jack Cogger 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Scott Sorensen 12. Zac Hosking 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Liam Martin 15. Lindsay Smith 16. Spencer Leniu 17. Jaeman Salmon 18. Tyrone Peachey 19. Luke Garner 22. Soni Luke

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