Daniel Tupou recorded his 300th NRL appearance for the Sydney Roosters iconic club against the Parramatta Eels neighbors last Saturday. The feat was highlighted in numerous places nationwide. NRL.com, News.com.au and the Roosters’ social media pages all cited it.
The Roosters sat out veterans for strategic reasons for the match. Tedesco, Walker and Robson did not play the veterans. Stand-in player Pezut filled Moses’ spot in the lineup a promising youngster. The side also deployed younger talent in the squad. Tupou now rests among the club’s elite 300-game group in Roosters history.