Sydney Roosters fullback Anthony Minichiello has been given the week off after pulling up stiff from last Friday night's win over the Canterbury Bulldogs.

Minichiello, who has had two surgeries on his back, was given the advice from team medical staff to sit out the coming match and further matches if necessary.

Roosters head physiotherapist, Tony Ayoub, said resting Minichiello is just a precaution at this stage dismissing claims that the injury is career threatening.