The Roosters and Panthers will clash in a Thursday night blockbuster to kick off Round 4 this week, with the host team missing one of their main enforcers and the Panthers missing their talisman.
Jason Demetriou’s South Sydney side suffered a crushing defeat to the Roosters last week, and all eyes are again on them after Lachlan Ilias was named to the reserves once more.
The Titans will be keen for the return of a number of their injured players as they deal with the loss of their crucial captain, Tino Fa’asuamaleaui, while Mitch Moses is expected to be absent for a prolonged length of time.
Meanwhile, Cronulla faces a difficult assignment up front with four forwards out, while the Broncos are battling with their own injury issue.
