The Sydney Roosters, who score freely, defeated Canberra 44–16 at GIO Stadium to reaffirm their status as title contenders.
The Roosters recovered from an eight-point loss at Cronulla last time out to move up to fifth place in the ladder with their seventh straight score of 30 or more.
James Tedesco, the current captain of the NSW Blues, put any doubts about his selection for Michael Maguire’s first State of Origin team to rest on Saturday afternoon.
The Roosters fullback tortured the Canberra defenders with his backline, scoring two tries and setting up three more. He was outstanding in his final tryout.