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.
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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