League: Roosters expected to make late changes

The Roosters are expected to make at least a couple of changes to their 17-man squad for tonight's NRL playoff at Mount Smart Stadium.

Coach Brad Fittler will have to make a decision on who replaces injured hooker Riley Brown.

Warriors captain Steve Price says he is certain winger Amos Roberts will also start.

Price says he doubts Fittler would have flown Roberts over here just to watch, given the winger's wife has just had a baby.

Meanwhile, Roosters captain Braith Anasta believes his chances of breaking back into the Australian test side could hinge on tonight's result.

Having not played a test since 2001, Anasta says the longer they stay in the playoffs, the better his chances of playing in the World Cup.

- NEWSTALK ZB