James Tedesco and other Sydney Roosters stars rested for Round 27 match

Sydney Roosters captain James Tedesco will miss the final regular season match against the South Sydney Rabbitohs as coach Trent Robinson implements a rest period for several key starters. Despite expressing a desire to play, Tedesco is among a group of high-profile players being held out to freshen up before the club's upcoming finals campaign. Other sidelined personnel include Daly Cherry-Evans, Reece Robson, Billy Smith, Hugo Savala, Robert Toia, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Naufahu Whyte, and Siua Wong. The Sydney Roosters have already secured a top-four finish, providing them the flexibility to manage squad workloads ahead of their September fixtures. Meanwhile, the South Sydney Rabbitohs have named a full-strength lineup, including Latrell Mitchell in his first center start since May. The Sydney Roosters are currently managing a syndesmosis injury for Sam Walker, who remains unavailable following recent surgery.

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