Daly Cherry-Evans’ arrival at the Roosters is set to squeeze out Hugo Savala with the rising star not prepared to wait behind the veteran halfback.

On Friday, Cherry-Evans signed a one-year deal with the Bondi club with an option in his favour for 2027.

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“It wasn’t as if the news came as a big surprise,” Savala told the Sydney Morning Herald.

“I’ve had a chat to Robbo about it previously.

“I’m

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