The Roosters have already lost one young half. DCE’s signing could cost them another

Hugo Savala will test the open market following news Daly Cherry-Evans will join the Sydney Roosters next year. Within hours of the Roosters confirming 36-year-old Cherry-Evans will join the club next season, with an option in his favour for 2027, Savala, the breakout halfback at Bondi this season, said he was prepared to explore his options. Savala forged an exciting halves combination with Sam Walker, but he is not prepared to spend up to two years biding his time to get another shot at a starting spot. “It wasn’t as if the news came as a big surprise,” Savala said on Friday. “I’ve had a chat to ‘Robbo’ [coach Trent Robinson] about it previously.