St George Illawarra and the Sydney Roosters square off in the final round of the NRL Telstra Women's Premiership with both foundation clubs having plenty to play for ahead of the finals.

The Dragons have all but locked in a top four finish but could wrap up the minor premiership with another win after thrashing the Knights 40-4 last week.

St George Illawarra lead Brisbane by a +14 points differential on for and against but face a Roosters outfit who all but need to win to keep their finals hopes alive.

After two losses to start their campaign, John Strange's side has bounced back with two wins. They currently sit outside the top four by the smallest of margins.

If they were to lose, they will be relying on the results of the other two matches to go their way.

Traditionally both sides have enjoyed healthy battles against each other in recent years with the Roosters leading the head-to-head clash 2-1.

It will be the second time the Dragons and Roosters faced each other in a standalone fixture after meeting at Leichhardt Oval in 2019.

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The Rundown

Team news

Dragons: The Dragons will line up as named with no late changes.

Rachael Pearson (back) drops out of the squad with Quincy Dodd set to come in at halfback. Kody House will also start in place of Talei Holmes as per last week's late change, with Janelle Williams, Renee Targett and Aliti Namoce named to join her on the bench.

Roosters: No late changes for the Roosters. Star centre Jess Sergis (ankle) and Indigenous All Stars representative Keilee Joseph (COVID-19) have been named to return for the must-win clash at Kogarah. Brydie Parker returns to the wing with Yasmin Meakes shifting back to the forwards.

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Key match-up

Page McGregor v Jessica Sergis: Forget the sibling battle between the McGregor sisters, the Dragons will have one eye on former star Jess Sergis after she left the club for the Roosters in 2022. McGregor has held her own outstandingly since making her return to rugby league from sevens last year and will be looking to hold her own against 2019 Dally M medal winner Sergis on home turf.

Stat attack

Both sides are excelling in the post-contact metres department with St George Illawarra (1909 metres) and the Roosters (1810 metres) ranked first and second respectively ahead of the other four NRLW clubs. Dragons prop Elsie Albert leads the competition on 235 with Isabelle Kelly not far behind on 229.