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Broncos v Roosters: Clark to miss top-of-the-table clash; Naividi returns

Author: 42025.com
Timestamp: Wed 16 Jul 2025, 02:34 PM

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.

Round 3 - Round 3 - Sunday 20 Jul

3:45 am

Broncos

Roosters

Venue: Totally Workwear Stadium, Brisbane

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Broncos: Chelsea Lendarduzzi has been named to start at prop, with Bri Clark missing with an ankle injury suffered in the win over the Titans last week. Following the suspension of Reegan Hicks, there are two new faces on the bench, with Lauren Dam named to make her first appearance of 2025, alongside Tafito Lafaele. In good news for the club, co-captain Tamika Upton has been named at fullback, despite coming off early last week with a cork to her leg.

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. The only other change sees Eliza Lopamau come onto the bench, moving Taneisha Gray to the reserves.