Sydney Roosters team list, latest squad news for Magic Round

Mark Molyneux

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The Sydney Roosters romped to a comprehensive victory over St George Illawarra on Anzac Day and will try to keep the good times rolling at Magic Round. 

The Chooks will take on the Dolphins on Friday with Trent Robinson's side looking to keep in touch with the top-eight. 

The last time they faced the Phins was in Perth late last year when the Wayne Bennett-coach side went down 40-34 in a high-scoring thriller. 

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The Roosters will take on the Dolphins at Suncorp Stadium on Friday, May 2 at 8:05pm (AEST).

Roosters confirmed team list vs. Dolphins for Magic Round

1. James Tedesco
2. Daniel Tupou
3. Billy Smith 
4. Robert Toia
5. Mark Nawaqanitawase
6. Sandon Smith
7. Hugo Savala 
8. Spencer Leniu 
9. Connor Watson 
10. Naufahu Whyte 
11. Angus Crichton
12. Siua Wong
13. Victor Radley 

14. Zach Dockar-Clay
15. Salesi Foketi
16. Blake Steep
17. Egan Butcher

18. Ethan King 

Roosters latest team news for Magic Round

Trent Robinson has named an unchanged 17 after they battered the Dragons on Anzac Day. 

This means Dom Young will remain out of the side after Mark Nawaqanitawase impressed on the wing. 

Sandon Smith enjoyed the best game of his career so far on the big stage against the Red V and will be partnered in the halves by Hugo Savala again. 

Chad Townsend continues to be overlooked at halfback. Meanwhile, Sam Walker is reportedly nearing a return from an ACL tear he suffered late last year. The playmaker won't be on hand for Magic Round though. 

Lindsay Collins and Nat Butcher remain sidelined with knee issues, so Spencer Leniu starts up front with Egan Butcher to be used off the bench again after the forward made his return from a long-term injury last week. 

Mark Molyneux

Mark Molyneux is a freelance writer covering the NRL and UFC for Sporting News Australia. He has previously worked in the music industry and as a teacher around the world.