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St George Illawarra Dragons vs Sydney Roosters: preview, video

Anthony Minichiello plays a record-equalling 301st game this weekend. (AAP Image/Action Photographics, Renee McKay)
24th April, 2014
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The Sydney Roosters and St George Illawarra Dragons meet in the traditional Anzac Day clash at Allianz Stadium on Friday afternoon.

The Roosters dominated the Dragons in both meetings last season, with the boys from Bondi shutting out the Dragons 36-nil in their Round 17 clash.

Both sides recorded crucial victories last weekend with the Roosters nabbing a much needed win over the Sharks.

The Dragons meanwhile stopped their three game slide with a victory over the Warriors on Saturday night.

It was a welcome return to form last weekend for Roosters centre, Shaun Kenny-Dowall, who played an instrumental role in his sides win.

The Dragons must focus on shutting down speedster, Michael Jennings, who has burnt them in their last two meetings, running over three tries.

Josh Dugan is in red hot form for the Dragons after scoring the match sealing try last weekend – it would not be surprising to see him hit the scoresheet again in this match.

Mitch Rein will also be a key, with his strong form seeing his name mentioned as a possible dark-
horse to replace the injured Robbie Farah in the New South Wales Origin side.

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