The Sydney Roosters don’t have many unsung heroes because the majority of them are downright stars but Sio Siua Taukeiaho could be the exception to the rule.

The former Warrior is preparing for his first NRL preliminary final and will come up against some of the modern game’s great forwards including Sam Thaiday and Corey Parker.

“The season’s been long but I’m actually loving it, especially coming into finals time with one more game ‘til Grand Final but at the moment I’m loving it getting the chance to play NRL,” he told nrl.com.

“There’s heaps of pressure on my shoulders and I get nervous sometimes, I’ve just got to try and ignore all that and focus on the game and stay calm.

“I try and play for my family and also my brothers I play alongside with.”

Taukeiaho said he was having the time of his life at the Bondi club and wants to stay on for as long as he can.

“I love it here; I don’t see myself at any other club.

“I’m locked in for another two more years and I’m excited.

“I see myself staying here long term but I guess it all depends on my performances and hopefully the Roosters keep me here.”

The Roosters head to Brisbane today ahead of their prelim showdown with the Broncos at Suncorp Stadium.

Halfback Mitchell Pearce is expected to play.