Saturday, 29th of August, 5:30 PM, NRL Round 16, Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, Sydney, Cronulla Sharks versus North Queensland Cowboys Match Fixture

The Sharks were cut down to size last week after copping a hammering from competition leaders the Panthers. The Cowboys went toe to toe with the Knights for most of their game, but in the end, were kept scoreless and couldn’t get the win. Sitting in the eighth position, the Sharks will need to bounce back this weekend to stay ahead of other teams looking to take their spot, whilst the Cowboys are only two points above the bottom of the ladder and need a win to avoid wooden spoon territory.

The Cronulla Sharks

Cronulla Sharks 2020 squad list excluding above changes below;

 
1. Will Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Josh Dugan 4. Jesse Ramien 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Connor Tracey 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Braden Hamlin-Uele 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Aaron Woods 11. Briton Nikora 12. Wade Graham 13. Toby Rudolf

Reserves: 14. Siosifa Talakai 15. Scott Sorensen 16. Jack Williams 17. Royce Hunt 18. Teig Wilton 19. Bryson Goodwin 20. Matt Moylan 21. Andrew Fifita

Coach: John Morris

The North Queensland Cowboys

North Queensland Cowboys 2020 squad list excluding above changes below;

 
1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Justin O’Neill 4. Murray Taulagi 5. Valentine Holmes 6. Daejarn Asi 7. Michael Morgan 8. Francis Molo 9. Reuben Cotter 10. Jordan McLean 11. Mitchell Dunn 12. Coen Hess 13. Josh Mcguire

Reserves: 14. Jake Granville 15. John Asiata 16. Tom Gilbert 17. Corey Jensen 18. Shane Wright 19. Jake Clifford 20. Connelly Lemuelu 21. Peter Hola

Coach: Josh Hannay

LAST TIME THEY MET

The last time these two teams met the Cowboys were beaten by the Sharks 16-26, Previously, in earlier years and most recent form, 45 matches played between the Sharkies and the Cowboys favour the Sharkies winning 28, all other statistics suggest the Sharkies take care of business!

WHO WINS THIS ONE

THE ERL PREDICTION

Cronulla Sharks by 8