Baxter boost as Roosters bid to slay Knights
AFTER a fortnight of watching from the sideline, Roosters captain Corban Baxter is eager to inject some energy into the winless side as they look to turn their season around against the Knights on Saturday.
The 27-year-old makes her return to the NRLW after missing the opening two rounds because of Covid, and has been named in the No.1 jersey for the match at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
The unstoppable Broncos meanwhile will have their premiership credentials tested on Sunday as the 2-0 Dragons look to knock them off the top perch of the ladder.
Rookie Dragons halfback Rachael Pearson comes up against superstar Ali Brigginshaw in a battle of the No.7s.
Meanwhile, the Titans have made changes for their clash against the Eels, with prop Shannon Mato (knee injury) replaced by Jessika Elliston and winger Lauren Dam to make way for Hailee-jay Maunsell.