Check out the match preview and prediction for the 2025 National Rugby League round 4 clash between the Sydney Roosters and Gold Coast Titans.
MATCHDAY NEWS
MATCHDAY SCHEDULE
Sydney Roosters Vs Gold Coast Titans
Venue: Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Date: Friday March 28, 6:00pm (AEDT)
MATCHDAY TEAM NEWS
Roosters: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Mark Nawaqanitawase 4. Robert Toia 5. Dominic Young 6. Sandon Smith 7. Chad Townsend 8. Naufahu Whyte 9. Zach Dockar-Clay 10. Spencer Leniu 11. Angus Crichton 12. Siua Wong 13. Victor Radley 14. Hugo Savala 15. Blake Steep 16. Nat Butcher 17. Lindsay Collins 18. Billy Smith 19. Makahesi Makatoa 20. Ethan King 21. Tyler Moriarty 22. Taylor Losalu
Titans: 1. Jaylan De Groot 2. Tony Francis 3. Brian Kelly 4. Phillip Sami 5. Jojo Fifita 6. AJ Brimson 7. Jayden Campbell 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Sam Verrills 10. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 11. Klese Haas 12. Beau Fermor 13. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui 14. Chris Randall 15. David Fifita 16. Iszac Fa’asumaleaui 17. Brock Gray 18. Arama Hau 19. Tom Weaver 20. Jacob Alick-Wiencke 21. Tukimihia Simpkins 22. Ken Maumalo
Referee: Grant Atkins
Bunker: Liam Kennedy
MATCHDAY PREVIEW
The Sydney Roosters welcome the Gold Coast Titans to Allianz Stadium for the first time since the new stadium opened.
The Roosters followed their stunning upset of Penrith up with a disappointing 14-6 loss to the Warriors in Auckland last Friday, while the Titans bounced back from their defeat to Canterbury with a comprehensive 26-6 victory over Newcastle to enter the top eight.
Trent Robinson has been forced into a change following the Warriors loss, with Connor Watson unavailable due to a failed HIA. Zach Dockar-Clay will start for just the second time in his career (the first was also against Gold Coast in 2024). In some good news for the Roosters, Nat Butcher and Lindsay Collins have both been named to return via the bench.
The Titans have been struck a blow of their own, with fullback Keano Kini out with a neck injury. In his place comes Jaylan De Groot, making his second first grade appearance after debuting in 2025. The remainder of the 17 is unchanged from the victory over Newcastle last weekend.
Last time the Roosters appeared at Allianz Stadium, they conceded 50 in their season opener against the Broncos. Since then, their form has improved rapidly, putting in a stunning performance to beat the Panthers and going down to the Warriors despite an improved defensive effort, making 448 tackles and missing just 33. Had their handling been better in Auckland, they would have been a strong chance at winning. Back on home deck, they will be confident that they can repeat the performance of a fortnight ago and claim their second win of the season.
When the Titans found themselves down 22-0 after less than 20 minutes in their first match against the Bulldogs, it looked like they could be in for another long season. Although they ultimately went down 40-24, there were plenty of positive signs that led to their clinical 26-6 defeat of the Knights in round 3. Although Kini is a big loss, they still have an exciting young spine that includes AJ Brimson, Jayden Campbell, and Roosters 2019 premiership winner Sam Verrills. Their forward pack also put on a strong performance against the Knights, led by captain Tino Fa’asuamaleaui, who hasn’t missed a bit since returning from his ACL injury.
This has been a tremendously one-sided match-up, with the Roosters winning 17 of their 25 meetings since the Titans entered the competition in 2007. The Roosters have also won 11 in a row by an average margin of 16 points, with the Titans’ last win coming in May 2016. The Titans managed to win four of their seven meetings at the old Sydney Football Stadium, however they haven’t beaten the Roosters away from the Gold Coast since 2013.
MATCHDAY PREDICTION
Roosters by 6 points.
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