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North Queensland Cowboys vs Sydney Roosters Predictions & Tips - Nanai to score for Cowboys

Gary Emmerson

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Last updated: 01 Apr 2022

Gary Emmerson 01 Apr 2022

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North Queensland Cowboys vs Sydney Roosters tips for Saturday's NRL Round 4 match
The game is being played at Queensland Country Bank Stadium (09:25 BST)
The Cowboys' Jeremiah Nanai scored 3 tries last week
Will he continue his try scoring exploits?
Match preview, predictions and latest team news

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Jeremiah Nanai can continue his tryscoring form (Getty Images)

North Queensland Cowboys vs Sydney Roosters Predictions

The Roosters have unconvincing in the opening three rounds and face a rejuvenated Cowboys side. The hosts are backed to cover a +6.5 handicap, while Jeremiah Nanai - with four tries in his last two matches, is huge value.

North Queensland Cowboys vs Sydney Roosters Predictions
Head to Head
North Queensland Cowboys Form
North Queensland Cowboys Team News
North Queensland Cowboys Team List
Sydney Roosters Form
Sydney Roosters Team News
Sydney Roosters Team List
North Queensland Cowboys vs Sydney Roosters FAQs

North Queensland Cowboys have won their last 2 matches.
North Queensland Cowboys have conceded 24 points in 3 matches this season.
North Queensland Cowboys' Jeremiah Nanai scored 3 tries last week.
Sydney Roosters have lost 3 of their last 4 matches.

Head to Head

The Roosters hold a 7-3 head to head advantage from the last 10 meetings, including win three straight.

Last year, Sydney won 30-16 at home and 34-18 in Townsville.

North Queensland Cowboys Form

After a dismal Round 1 defeat at home to Canterbury Bulldogs, the Cowboys have improved with back-to-back wins.

Todd Payten's side defeated the Canberra Raiders 26-6 at home and then defeated the Broncos 38-12 in Brisbane last week.

North Queensland Cowboys Team News

With Coen Hess passed fit despite a shoulder injury, the Cowboys name an unchanged team.

Jamayne Taunoa-Brown is added to the reserves as he makes his return from injury.

North Queensland Cowboys Team List

1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Valentine Holmes 4. Peta Hiku 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Tom Dearden 7. Chad Townsend 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 10. Coen Hess 11. Tom Gilbert 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Jason Taumalolo 14. Jake Granville 15. Heilum Luki 16. Reuben Cotter 17. Griffin Neame 18. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown 19. Scott Drinkwater 20. Connelly Lemuelu 21. Brendan Elliot 22. Ben Condon 23. Emry Pere 24. Daejarn Asi

Sydney Roosters Form

The Roosters have been hard to catch in the first three weeks of the season with two defeats and a victory.

The Chooks were poor in Round 1 when going down 20-6 at home to Newcastle Knights before bouncing back with a 26-12 win over Manly Sea Eagles.

Last week, they were no match for the winless South Sydney Rabbitohs, who emerged 28-16 winners.

Sydney Roosters Team News

Coach Trent Robinson misses the game due to a positive Covid test.

On the pitch, the Roosters make one change with Daniel Suluka-Fifita replacing Fletcher Baker on the bench.

Sydney Roosters Team List

1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Paul Momirovski 4. Joseph Manu 5. Billy Smith 6. Sam Walker 7. Luke Keary 8. Lindsay Collins 9. Connor Watson 10. Siosiua Taukeiaho 11. Nat Butcher 12. Sitili Tupouniua 13. Victor Radley 14. Drew Hutchison 15. Daniel Suluka-Fifita 16. Angus Crichton 17. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 18. Naufahu Whyte 19. Renouf Atoni 20. Lachlan Lam 21. Freddy Lussick 22. Kevin Naiqama 23. Adam Keighran 24. Tukupa Hau Tapuha

North Queensland Cowboys vs Sydney Roosters FAQs

Where can I watch the North Queensland Cowboys vs Sydney Roosters live stream?

Check our live streaming calendar to see where to watch the North Queensland Cowboys vs Sydney Roosters live stream.

What time does North Queensland Cowboys vs Sydney Roosters start?

The game starts at 09:25 BST on Saturday, April 2.

Verdict

North Queensland Cowboys v Sydney Roosters

The Cowboys' defence has caught the eye during a better than expected start to the season. Another stubborn rearguard action is predicted with the Cowboys to cover with a +6.5 start. Jeremiah Nanai is a huge price to continue his tryscoring antics.

Cowboys +6.5

Handicap

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