Broncos v Roosters: Clark to miss top-of-the-table clash; Naividi returns
The Broncos will host the Roosters in what is arguably the match of the round, with two of the three undefeated teams in the competition facing off.
Last year's premiers the Roosters have displayed their class throughout their opening two wins, while last season's minor premiers the Broncos have shown their intent with two high-scoring victories.
With some of the game's biggest stars featuring in both teams including Maroons and Jillaroos representatives Ali Brigginshaw and Tamika Upton for the Broncos and Blues captain Isabelle Kelly and reigning Dally M Medal winner Olivia Kernick for the Roosters, it should be a high-quality game.
Match: Broncos v Roosters
Round 3 -
home Team
Broncos
2nd Position
away Team
Roosters
1st Position
Venue: Totally Workwear Stadium, Brisbane
Team News
Broncos: One change in Saturday's 24-hour update, with Annetta-Claudia Nu'uausala coming on to the bench and Shalom Sauaso dropping out of the squad. Co-captain Tamika Upton remains in the squad at fullback, despite hobbling off in the closing stages of the Titans game with a cork to her leg. Chelsea Lendarduzzi has been named to start at prop, with Brianna Clark (ankle) sidelined.
Roosters: Taina Naividi returns to the wing after missing last week due to concussion protocols. The Fiji flyer scored three tries in the opening round in an impressive display and comes in to replace last week's debutant Logan Fletcher.
Match: Broncos v Roosters
Round 3 -
home Team
Broncos
2nd Position
away Team
Roosters
1st Position
Venue: Totally Workwear Stadium, Brisbane
Stat Attack
- Broncos centre Mele Hufanga has scored 10 tries in seven games at Totally Workwear Stadium.
- The Roosters have won their last four games against the Broncos.
- Broncos fullback Tamika Upton will make her 40th NRLW appearance.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
