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Cronulla Sharks will be desperate to find some form ahead of the finals, although their spot in the top eight is not yet secure having struggled of late. South Sydney Rabbitohs can still make the eight themselves but will need to produce a magical run of form to do so.
START DATE/TIME: UK – Saturday 3rd August, 2024 – 10:35am / AUS – 7:35pm / US EST – 5:35am / US PST – 2:35am
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: This match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Arena in the UK / This match will be broadcast live on Fox League in Australia / This match will not be broadcast live in the US
HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: This match will be streamed live on Watch NRL and Sky Go in the UK / This match will be streamed live on Kayo Sports in Australia / This match will be streamed live on Watch NRL in the US
CRONULLA SHARKS FORM: SHARKS FAIL TO BUILD ON WIN
Having ended their three-game losing streak against Wests Tigers, the Sharks could not go back-to-back as they fell to a tough loss against North Queensland Cowboys. They were on the end of some rough calls in that game and will hope to bounce back here.
LAST FIVE: LLLWL
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS FORM: BUNNIES LOSE SECOND GAME IN THREE
The Rabbitohs were poor in their loss to Canberra Raiders last week with a shocking start to blame. They found themselves 18 points down within 25 minutes and it proved to be a deficit too much to claw back.
LAST FIVE: WWLWL
CRONULLA SHARKS TEAM NEWS: KENNEDY BACK FROM BAN
Will Kennedy is straight back into the team having served his ban but in a big blow for the Sharks, they have lost winger Ronaldo Mulitalo to a knee injury with Sam Stonestreet taking his spot.
Starting 13: 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Kayal Iro 5. Samuel Stonestreet 6. Daniel Atkinson 7. Braydon Trindall 8. Royce Hunt 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Oregon Kaufusi 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Cameron McInnes Bench: 14. Siosifa Talakai 15. Jack Williams 16. Toby Rudolf 17. Braden Hamlin-Uele Reserves: 18. Jayden Berrell 19. Billy Burns 20. Niwhai Puru 21. Tom Rodwell 22. Liam Ison
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS TEAM NEWS: MURRAY RETURNS FROM SUSPENSION
Skipper Cam Murray comes back into the team following a two-game suspension in what is a big boost for the Bunnies. However, they have lost winger Alex Johnston for the year after he ruptured an Achilles last week.
Starting 13: 1. Jye Gray 2. Fletcher Myers 3. Taane Milne 4. Richard Kennar 5. Jacob Gagai 6. Jack Wighton 7. Cody Walker 8. Davvy Moale 9. Damien Cook 10. Sean Keppie 11. Cameron Murray 12. Jacob Host 13. Keaon Koloamatangi Bench: 14. Michael Chee Kam 15. Siliva Havili 16. Thomas Burgess 17. Tallis Duncan Reserves: 18. Dion Teaupa 19. Peter Mamouzelos 20. Shaquai Mitchell 21. Liam Le Blanc 22. Izaac Tu’itupou Thompson
CRONULLA SHARKS VS SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS PREDICTION
Cronulla Sharks need to find a way to play themselves back into form if they are to be a force in the finals but first of all, they need to secure their place in the top eight with their spot still in some doubt. They take on a South Sydney Rabbitohs side here that have lost two of their last three and with some key men still sidelined, this is a great chance for the hosts to claim a much-needed success.
CRONULLA SHARKS VS SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS TIP: CRONULLA SHARKS TO WIN