Sunday, 13th of September, 6:30 PM, NRL Round 18, Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, Sydney, Cronulla Sharks versus New Zealand Warriors NRL Match Fixture

Cronulla head into this one after being thumped by Newcastle last week, while the Warriors are coming off a tough loss to the Eels. New Zealand is sitting four points behind the Sharks on the ladder but can still mathematically make the finals and will need to win their remaining games to have any chance. Having lost three from their past five games, the Sharks are clinging on to 8th spot with a win this week ensuring they play finals football.

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. Siosifa Talakai 13. Toby Rudolf

Reserves: 14. Teig Wilton 15. Jack Williams 16. Andrew Fifita 17. Royce Hunt 18. Scott Sorensen 19. Bryson Goodwin 20. Braydon Trindall 21. Billy Magoulias

Coach: John Morris

The New Zealand Warriors

New Zealand Warriors 2020 squad list excluding above changes below;

 
1. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 2. Adam Pompey 3. Hayze Perham 4. Peta Hiku 5. George Jennings 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Chanel Harris-Tavita 8. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown 9. Karl Lawton 10. Isaiah Papali’i 11. Jack Murchie 12. Tohu Harris 13. Jazz Tevaga

Reserves: 14. Wayde Egan 15. Adam Blair 16. Daniel Alvaro 17. Lachlan Burr 18. Josh Curran 20. Paul Turner 21. Tom Ale 22. Gerard Beale

Coach: Todd Payten

LAST TIME THEY MET

The last time these two teams met the Sharks embarrassed the Warriors 46-10, Previously, in earlier years and most recent form, 32 matches played between the Sharks and the Warriors favour the Sharks winning 22, all other statistics suggest the Sharks take care of business!

WHO WINS THIS ONE

THE ERL PREDICTION

Cronulla Sharks by 6