The Sydney Roosters' quality recent run came to an abrupt end last week as Parramatta battered them 30-10.
To make matters worse, they lost Sam Walker to a concussion early in the clash against the Eels and will have to head to Melbourne to take on the Storm without their little general.
Trent Robinson's side faced the Storm just last month in what was a high-scoring affair, which ultimately ended in a 34-30 defeat for the Chooks.
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Sydney Roosters NRL game this week
The Roosters will take on the Storm at AAMI Park on Friday, August 29 at 8:00pm (AEST).
Roosters confirmed team list for Round 26
1. James Tedesco
2. Daniel Tupou
3. Billy Smith
4. Robert Toia
5. Mark Nawaqanitawase
6. Sandon Smith
7. Hugo Savala
8. Spencer Leniu
14. Benaiah Ioelu
10. Lindsay Collins
11. Angus Crichton
12. Victor Radley
13. Naufahu Whyte
9. Connor Watson
15. Egan Butcher
17. Siua Wong
19. Blake Steep
18. Ethan King
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Roosters latest team news:
The Roosters endured a nightmare night against the Eels last week as they suffered a surprise defeat while also losing Sam Walker to a head knock.
The halfback will miss at least one match and has been replaced in the halves by Sandon Smith. However, Hugo Savala has been handed the No.7 jersey.
In better news on the injury front for the Chooks, Daniel Tupou is back on deck after missing Round 25 due to a concussion. The veteran winger replaces Junior Tupou.
Spencer Leniu was promoted to the starting side, Naufahu Whyte switched to lock, Victor Radley moved to an edge, Siua Wong dropped to the bench and Benaiah Ioelu was handed a start at dummy-half last week in several late changes.
Trent Robinson has opted to name Leniu to start up front this week, while Whyte is at lock, Radley is on an edge and Wong will come off the bench.
UPDATE:
Ioelu has been brought into the starting side once again ahead of Watson.
There is also a late change on the bench, with Salesi Foketi dropping out for Blake Steep.