LIVE NRL: Axed Rooster returns for must-win clash as Tigers fight to avoid wooden spoon

LIVE NRL: Axed Rooster returns for must-win clash as Tigers fight to avoid wooden spoon

The Sydney Roosters need nothing less than victory against the Wests Tigers at Allianz Stadium on Saturday afternoon to keep their final hopes alive.

The Tricolours need back-to-back wins against the Tigers and South Sydney Rabbitohs to book their spot in the top eight, while the Leichhardt-based club will be looking to avoid the dreaded wooden spoon.

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Sam Walker, controversially dropped after Sydney’s Round 7 loss against the Sharks, will start at halfback for the red-hot Roosters after a couple of impressive performances for the North Sydney Bears.

Round 26

Star fullback James Tedesco is out for a week after failing an HIA in the win over the Eels. Joey Manu will wear the no.1 jersey.

Meanwhile, the Tigers are coming off a thrilling one-point victory over the Dolphins, which ended a ten-match losing streak for the struggling club.

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The Round 26 clash will get underway at 5.30pm AEST.

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