Fri Sep 06 19:16:34 UTC 2024: – Ex-Wallaby Mark Nawaqanitawase scored with his first touch of the ball in his NRL debut for Sydney Roosters
– Roosters defeated arch-rivals South Sydney 36-28 to keep alive hopes of a top two finish
– Roosters will play finals without injured players Sam Walker and Brandon Smith
– Win ensures Roosters can finish no lower than third place, could secure second spot with Penrith loss
– Last match for Souths before Wayne Bennett returns as coach, leaves them in 16th place
– Roosters dominated second half with tries from Sandon Smith, James Tedesco, and others
– Roosters led 30-10 before Souths fought back with tries from Munro and Tom Burgess
– Mark Nawaqanitawase, nicknamed “Marky Mark”, impressed with his performance in the match

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