New Zealand Warriors vs Cronulla Sharks: NRL live scores, blog
Roar Guru By Alan Nicolea, 5 Aug 2012 Alan Nicolea is a Roar Guru & Live Blogger
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LIVE SCORES
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Warriors Vs. Cronulla |
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2012 NRL Premiership Season, 5 August, 2012 |
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| Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland | ||
| Cronulla 45 defeated Warriors 4 | ||
| Warriors | Cronulla | |
| 4 | FINAL SCORE | 45 |
| 1 | TRIES | 7 |
| 0/1 | CONVERSION KICKS | 7/7 |
| 0/0 | PENALTY GOALS | 1/1 |
| 0/0 | FIELD GOAL | 1/1 |
Top scorers:
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Important moments:
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| Referee: T Archer |
| Touch judges: J Younis & Shane Rehm |
Desperation will be the name of the game at Mt Smart Stadium as the New Zealand Warriors host Cronulla Sharks in a crucial match for both teams. Join us for live scores and commentary from 12.00pm AEST.
The Warriors face a massive test of character this afternoon as they aim to rediscover their winning ways after squandering huge leads in their last two games.
Over the past fortnight, New Zealand has squandered 18-nil leads before succumbing to the Knights and Sea Eagles respectively.
Despite their inability to close out matches, the Warriors remain well in the running for a top eight birth.
With their superior points differential, the Warriors are well in the race for a finals birth but must beat the Sharks today if they are to keep their hopes alive.
Despite their recent struggles, Cronulla will be no easybeats, given that they welcome back captain Paul Gallen and playmaker Todd Carney, both absent in last week’s loss to Penrith.
Prediction
With both teams struggling for confidence at the moment, don’t be surprised to see both sides exchange leads for the majority of the contest.
The Warriors and Sharks have had trouble closing out matches in recent weeks and may struggle with nerves should the match stay close well into the second half.
The performances of individuals such as Carney, Jeff Robson, Gallen, James Maloney, Feleti Mateo and Shaun Johnson will have a huge bearing on the result today.
When the Warriors have momentum, Maloney, Johnson and Mateo are a joy to watch and are usually the catalysts for igniting the Warriors attack early on.
If Cronulla would have learnt anything from New Zealand’s last two performances, it is the fact that the Warriors are very quick off the blocks.
With the Sharks not the best of attacking outfits, Cronulla will be keen to turn today’s contest into an arm wrestle, if only to get Gallen involved in the contest.
When Gallen plays well, Cronulla usually dominate upfront, and when they do, halves Carney and Robson can start to dominate with their accurate kicking games.
With so much on the line today, the Warriors and Sharks should be difficult to separate this afternoon, and it may just take a piece of individual brilliance from either Gallen, Carney, Mateo or Johnson to guide either team home today.
Warriors by 6.
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1:55pm
Alan Nicolea said | 1:55pm | Report comment
What was supposed to be a real close game between finals contenders ends up being a catwalk for the Sharks, who defeated the Warriors by 45-4. The Sharks, who have struggled to score in recent weeks, turned on the style and played direct footy and tore the Warriors to shreds up the middle and out wide as a result. Carney was superb. Gallen, Smith and Fifita were Herculean and Best was lethal on the edges today for Cronulla. The Sharks are back in premiership contention and a win like that will do wonders for their confidence ahead of a tough run home. The Warriors were pathetic despite Friend’s best efforts in defence today and their season, bar a miracle, is over and deservedly so after that effort. Thanks for joining us today and stay tuned on The Roar for the Titans – Rabbitohs game coming up at 3:00pm
FULLTIME:
Warriors 4
Sharks 45
1:52pm
Alan Nicolea said | 1:52pm | Report comment
FULLTIME:
Warriors 4
Sharks 45
1:51pm
Alan Nicolea said | 1:51pm | Report comment
NO TRY SHARKS – Best runs into a hole and scores another try for the Sharks! Too quick and too strong down the left hand side! Best has been on fire today! His leg has clipped the sideline however and this will be no try for the Sharks. Tight call but correct decision.
Warriors 4
Sharks 45
1:49pm
Alan Nicolea said | 1:49pm | Report comment
79′ – Warriors lose possession yet again and the Sharks go back on the attack. This has been a shocking effort from the Warriors at home. Sharks all over them.
Warriors 4
Sharks 45
1:48pm
Alan Nicolea said | 1:48pm | Report comment
78′ – Sharks can hit fifty now if they please. Gee in such a big game, the Sharks were the only team that turned up today. Sharks now attack again but Stapleton’s kick goes dead and its a 20 metre tap for the Warriors.
Warriors 4
Sharks 45
1:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 1:46pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Carney converts and its 45-4 to the Sharks. Unbelievable effort from Cronulla. And here I thought they struggled to score points. Warriors though have been terrible.
Warriors 4
Sharks 45
1:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 1:46pm | Report comment
TRY SHARKS – Fifita gets his second try here as he crashes over under the posts!!!!
Warriors 4
Sharks 43
1:45pm
Alan Nicolea said | 1:45pm | Report comment
75′ – Sharks win a penalty on the last tackle here and Cronulla go right on the attack. They should hit forty if they are serious with their attack here.
Warriors 4
Sharks 39
1:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 1:44pm | Report comment
Oikee I really think the Warriors should have held on to Cleary as coach. He was starting to build something with the Warriors but left at the worst time I think.
74′ – Sharks return possession now as the game dies down in intensity.
Warriors 4
Sharks 39
1:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 1:42pm | Report comment
72′ – Gee this is going to become a very long last nine minutes for the Warriors. Sharks can really twist the knife here if they please. Fifita with another strong charge. Sharks find touch with the kick as Carney has the football on a string.
Warriors 4
Sharks 39
1:41pm
oikee said | 1:41pm | Report comment
You know what i would do with the warriors, after i got rid of the rookie coach. Send all those young kids back to NSW cup, and bring in senior players next year. Dont bring any kids through unless you really need to, unless your desperate. At least that way they will have senior players around them.
It really is men against boys out their today. Post mortems to come i suspect.
1:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 1:41pm | Report comment
71′ – Packer fails to handle the football and the Sharks get the changeover yet again. Sharks have been too good in defence.
Warriors 4
Sharks 39
1:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 1:39pm | Report comment
70′ – Warriors looking to finish with a wet sail as Johnson chips over the top but Williams regathers possession for the Sharks. Sharks now lose the football and the Warriors will go on the attack.
Warriors 4
Sharks 39
1:38pm
Alan Nicolea said | 1:38pm | Report comment
69′ – Carney with a kick but its a shocker but it does nothing to take the gloss of what has been an awesome performance from Carney today.
Warriors 4
Sharks 39
1:37pm
Alan Nicolea said | 1:37pm | Report comment
68′ – Warriors kick the football out on the full yet again and the Sharks get another penalty and will go back on the attack. A very dark day for the Warriors at home.
Warriors 4
Sharks 39
1:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 1:36pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Carney is on fire as he converts yet again.
Warriors 4
Sharks 39
1:35pm
Alan Nicolea said | 1:35pm | Report comment
TRY SHARKS – Best finds Williams out wide and he scores down the short side. Too easy! What a performance from the Sharks away from home in a big game for both sides today. Great response after a lean few weeks.
Warriors 4
Sharks 37
1:33pm
Alan Nicolea said | 1:33pm | Report comment
65′ – The Warriors are penalised for a shoulder charge. Sharks right on the attack and they get another penalty now.
Warriors 4
Sharks 33
1:32pm
Alan Nicolea said | 1:32pm | Report comment
64′ – When the Sharks click, they are very formidable and are a threat particulary with Gallen in the side. They are a darkhorse. Carney with a bomb here and Henry does well to regather possession.
Warriors 4
Sharks 33
1:30pm
Alan Nicolea said | 1:30pm | Report comment
63′ – Johnson finds Taylor who then finds Tupou. Warriors on the attack as Johnson kicks ahead and Vatuvei bats the football back but the Sharks are everywhere and shut the play down and force the changeover. Sharks with all the answers today
Warriors 4
Sharks 33
1:29pm
Alan Nicolea said | 1:29pm | Report comment
61′ – Warriors look dead and buried here and have payed the price for losing two very winnable games over the past fortnight. That effectively cost them the season. Sharks already over the halfway here as Carney kicks and Locke returns now
Warriors 4
Sharks 33
1:27pm
Alan Nicolea said | 1:27pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Carney converts
Warriors 4
Sharks 33
1:26pm
Alan Nicolea said | 1:26pm | Report comment
TRY SHARKS – Williams with a great catch and the Sharks score the winner here! Warriors fans going out the gate now as we speak. Their season is over now.
Warriors 4
Sharks 31
1:25pm
Alan Nicolea said | 1:25pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Robson with a bomb here and Williams wrestles the football from Tupou’s grasp and looks to have scored!
Warriors 4
Sharks 27
1:24pm
Alan Nicolea said | 1:24pm | Report comment
58′ – Mateo with a bad offload loses possession and the Sharks can put the game firmly to bed here with a try.
Warriors 4
Sharks 27
1:23pm
Alan Nicolea said | 1:23pm | Report comment
57′ – Carney with a kick and he finds Tupou who returns for the Warriors. Sharks though chasing well and are unified in defence. Too much belief from the Sharks for the Warriors to handle
Warriors 4
Sharks 27
1:22pm
Alan Nicolea said | 1:22pm | Report comment
56′ – Johnson with a kick and Williams returns possession for the Warriors. Game has turned into an arm wrestle and that’s the way the Sharks like it.
Warriors 4
Sharks 27
1:22pm
Alan Nicolea said | 1:22pm | Report comment
55′ – Carney with a bomb and Locke does very well to defuse that football. Great take. Warriors though deep in their own half
Warriors 4
Sharks 27
1:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 1:21pm | Report comment
55′ – Apologies. Sharks get six to go here as the referee rules that the Warriors did play at the football. Sharks with another set and are on the attack.
Warriors 4
Sharks 27
1:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 1:20pm | Report comment
55′ – Robson with a kick now and it deflects off a Warriors player but the Warriors get the changeover. Lucky call for New Zealand as they start a set in good field position. They need to score soon to just get some life into this contest
Warriors 4
Sharks 27
1:19pm
Alan Nicolea said | 1:19pm | Report comment
53′ – Friend loses possession as he fails to regather a bad offload. Warriors enduring a nightmare game here. Cronulla destined to win this.
Warriors 4
Sharks 27
1:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 1:18pm | Report comment
52′ – Johnson with a grubber and Carney bats the football dead and the Warriors earn a repeat set. Cronulla though are comfortable in defence with the Warriors just not looking likely in attack.
Warriors 4
Sharks 27
1:16pm
Alan Nicolea said | 1:16pm | Report comment
51′ – Warriors with a lot of one out hitups here as the Sharks continue to defend well. Mateo now makes a break and finds Johnson. Warriors now win a penalty because Vatuvei was impeded when he climbed for the kick.
Warriors 4
Sharks 27
1:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 1:15pm | Report comment
49′ – Johnson with a kick and Stapleton does well to get back into the field of play. Great work by Stapleton and the Warriors are second best here
Warriors 4
Sharks 27
1:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 1:13pm | Report comment
47′ – Sharks spreading possession and making yardage at will. Sharks enjoying themselves in possession. Lost ball by the Sharks now who produce a bad play the ball and the Warriors hang on.
Warriors 4
Sharks 27
1:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 1:12pm | Report comment
46′- Johnson with a grubber and the football goes dead and the Sharks continue to coast to victory here. Sharks look on the money today.
Warriors 4
Sharks 27
1:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 1:11pm | Report comment
Yeah not looking too good Oikee for the Warriors.
46′ – Tupou regathers a Carney bomb but the Sharks are all over the Warriors at the moment. Warriors crowd very silent as expected.
Warriors 4
Sharks 27
1:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 1:09pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Carney converts and its 27-4 to the Sharks. Cronulla like Melbourne yesterday, are back!
Warriors 4
Sharks 27
1:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 1:08pm | Report comment
TRY SHARKS – Fifita scores here as he runs into the hole and scores! Sharks now with one hand on the competition points now. Should be two hands but you never know.
Warriors 4
Sharks 25
1:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 1:07pm | Report comment
42′ – Johnson goes for the intercept but he loses the football but he does save a try. Sharks though will get the scrum and remain on the attack.
Warriors 4
Sharks 21
1:06pm
Alan Nicolea said | 1:06pm | Report comment
SECOND HALF KICKOFF – Warriors kick the ball out on the full and the Sharks get the penalty on the halfway. Story of the Warriors game thus far. Another try here for the Sharks and its over for the Warriors in 2012.
Warriors 4
Sharks 21
1:05pm
oikee said | 1:05pm | Report comment
Gallen drives Manu back 3 metres, and then Gallen makes 5 metres with 2 guys falling off him. ? Gone.
The long season has caught up with the warriors kids. Taylor is having a shocker. Plus you have 2 kids trying to run the show, Johnson and Carlos , stop the fight.
Broncos and Warriors will learn a lot from this year, kids cant win you finals footy.
12:55pm
Alan Nicolea said | 12:55pm | Report comment
The Sharks are back to their best this afternoon after a few lean weeks. Carney, De Goiss, Robson, Gallen, Smith and Best are causing havoc up the middle and out wide and the Warriors are struggling to cope bigtime. The Sharks are playing direct football and and are working the Warriors over up the middle. Maloney is also out for the Warriors due to an ankle injury. Can the Warriors keep their season alive or will the Sharks steady their finals campaign?
Warriors 4
Sharks 21
12:53pm
Alan Nicolea said | 12:53pm | Report comment
FIELD GOAL – Gallen with an intercept and the Sharks are back on the attack with seconds remaining. Field goal perhaps? Carney scores!
HALFTIME:
Warriors 4
Sharks 21
12:52pm
Alan Nicolea said | 12:52pm | Report comment
39′ – Gallen with another strong run. Gee he never dies wondering. Sharks kick then goes dead and the Warriors get a valuable 20 metre tap.
Warriors 4
Sharks 20
12:51pm
Alan Nicolea said | 12:51pm | Report comment
38′ – Brown nearly goes through but is tackled just in time. Warriors looking to score another late try in the first half to bridge this big gap. Johnson with a bomb now and Vatuvei regathers and finds Lousi. Sharks eventually regather possession and their defence stands firm yet again.
Warriors 4
Sharks 20
12:49pm
Alan Nicolea said | 12:49pm | Report comment
36′ – Sharks over the halfway here as their forwards continue to lay a great platform. Robson with a grubber and Tupou misses it but so does Best and the Warriors regather possession just. Warriors dodge a bullet.
Warriors 4
Sharks 20
12:48pm
Alan Nicolea said | 12:48pm | Report comment
35′ – Tupou races away out wide but he is tackled well. Great tackle from Best. Friend with a grubber and Robson regathers possession and the Sharks win a penalty for offside.
Warriors 4
Sharks 20
12:47pm
Alan Nicolea said | 12:47pm | Report comment
34′ – Robson under pressure gets his kick away and Vatuvei returns now. Warriors start a set in good field position.
Warriors 4
Sharks 20
12:45pm
Alan Nicolea said | 12:45pm | Report comment
33′ – Warriors return possession now as Johnson puts up a bomb and Stapleton regathers the football well but is pinned deep in Sharks territory.
Warriors 4
Sharks 20
12:44pm
oikee said | 12:44pm | Report comment
Yes, it’s all over for the warriors this year. Bluey and his kid policy is and was exposed. Interesting i just read a blog this morning wth Wayne Bennett, he put his finger on it straight away, too many kids in the warriors side. Bluey refused to admit this, made up some other excuse.
Bluey needs to be replaced asap, or the warriors will have some lean years as long as he is in charge.
Sharkeys, first class, the warriors are playing them into form, will now be hard to beat.
Broncos wont be far behind the warriors, they also have to many kids in our top side.
12:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 12:44pm | Report comment
CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL – Henry misses
Warriors 4
Sharks 20
Warriors score an ugly try but they all count.
12:43pm
Alan Nicolea said | 12:43pm | Report comment
TRY WARRIORS – Tupou scores a try for the Warriors after regathering the football after Taylor was stripped. Warriors needed that!
Warriors 4
Sharks 20
12:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 12:41pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Taylor may have scored a try here in the corner….
Warriors 0
Sharks 20
12:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 12:41pm | Report comment
30′ – Warriors win a much needed penalty and will go on the attack and need to score here to regain hope and confidence.
Warriors 0
Sharks 20
12:40pm
Alan Nicolea said | 12:40pm | Report comment
30′ – Sharks have the Warriors at their mercy at the moment and they don’t look like squandering this lead anytime soon. Sharks offloading at will as Gallen charges. Crowd very quite as Manu returns now
Warriors 0
Sharks 20
12:38pm
Alan Nicolea said | 12:38pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Carney converts and its 20 nil Cronulla. Sharks making a statement here. I didn’t see this coming. Best is causing havoc.
Warriors 0
Sharks 20
12:37pm
Alan Nicolea said | 12:37pm | Report comment
TRY SHARKS – Best is away and he finds Robson in side who scores for the Sharks! Best is on fire aswell!
Warriors 0
Sharks 18
12:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 12:36pm | Report comment
26′ – Johnson with a cross field kick and Vatuvei regathers but Brown eventually loses possession. Sharks stand firm in defence and the Warriors are just not clicking in attack.
Warriors 0
Sharks 14
12:35pm
Alan Nicolea said | 12:35pm | Report comment
25′ – Sharks forwards are dominating at the moment as they roll forward. Smith however loses possession and the Warriors will go on the attack. Not what the Sharks needed after scoring the penalty
Warriors 0
Sharks 14
12:34pm
Alan Nicolea said | 12:34pm | Report comment
PENALTY SUCCESSFUL – At the moment its Carney 14, Warriors 0. Carney converts and its 14 nil. Sharks playing their best footy here. Amazing what Gallen’s presence does for the Sharks. Carney has scored all the points.
Warriors 0
Sharks 14
12:33pm
Alan Nicolea said | 12:33pm | Report comment
23 – Sharks win a penalty here and a big decision coming up. Sharks will take the two….
Warriors 0
Sharks 12
12:31pm
Alan Nicolea said | 12:31pm | Report comment
22′ – Carney to Tupou and a hole nearly opens up for the big forward. Gallen with another strong run and offload and the Warriors play at the football and the Sharks will get the scrum here and are right on the attack. Sharks playing direct football and are causing the Warriors huge problems
Warriors 0
Sharks 12
12:30pm
Alan Nicolea said | 12:30pm | Report comment
20′ – Warriors with a forward pass here as they spread possession from east to west. Sharks getting bodies everywhere and they are defending well.
Warriors 0
Sharks 12
12:29pm
Alan Nicolea said | 12:29pm | Report comment
19′ – Sharks lose possession and Brown regathers the football for the Warriors. Warriors now win a penalty and go back on the attack. Sharks squander an opportunity there
Warriors 0
Sharks 12
12:28pm
Alan Nicolea said | 12:28pm | Report comment
18′ – Mateo with a bomb and Wright defuses it easily. Warriors looking flat in attack. There is no direction at the moment as the Sharks win a penalty.
Warriors 0
Sharks 12
12:26pm
Alan Nicolea said | 12:26pm | Report comment
17′ – Carney into a hole yet again but Henry makes a good tackle to shut him down. Best looking lively out wide aswell. Carney with a chip now and he finds Mateo who finds Locke and the Warriors counter attack with Johnson. Good play.
Warriors 0
Sharks 12
12:25pm
Alan Nicolea said | 12:25pm | Report comment
16′ – Wright returns now as Johnson kicks for the Warriors. Sharks in control.
Warriors 0
Sharks 12
12:25pm
Alan Nicolea said | 12:25pm | Report comment
Maloney’s ankle got twisted badly underneath the tackle but he is walking now. I thought his season was over here. Maloney may come back later in the match. Could have been a whole lot worse for Maloney.
Warriors 0
Sharks 12
12:23pm
Alan Nicolea said | 12:23pm | Report comment
16′ – Maloney clutching his knee here and the Warriors afternoon could get worse here. Maloney looks gone…..
Warriors 0
Sharks 12
12:22pm
Alan Nicolea said | 12:22pm | Report comment
15′ – Sharks with the momentum now on the back of Carney’s great start. Warriors need to pick up their line speed in defence. Carney with a kick now and he finds Locke who returns now.
Warriors 0
Sharks 12
12:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 12:20pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Carney converts and its 12 nil Cronulla. Great start from the Sharks here away from home. Carney in control and that’s bad news for the Warriors.
Warriors 0
Sharks 12
12:19pm
Alan Nicolea said | 12:19pm | Report comment
TRY SHARKS – Carney takes on the line and scores here again. Carney on fire!
Warriors 0
Sharks 10
12:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 12:18pm | Report comment
12′ – Sharks get six again here and are now on the attack. Sharks looking sharp with possession with Best and Carney causing havoc. Warriors scrambling in defence
Warriors 0
Sharks 6
12:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 12:17pm | Report comment
11′ – Sharks with great scramble defence here as the Warriors ask plenty of questions. Vatuvei eventually knocks the football on out wide and the Sharks win the changeover. Good defence
Warriors 0
Sharks 6
12:16pm
Alan Nicolea said | 12:16pm | Report comment
9′ – Sharks up to the halfway as Robson kicks but the football is charged down and the Warriors regather possession. Good pressure from the Warriors and they are right on the attack.
Warriors 0
Sharks 6
12:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 12:14pm | Report comment
7′ – Maloney with a flat kick and he finds touch and the Warriors have a chance to muscle up in defence here.
Warriors 0
Sharks 6
12:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 12:13pm | Report comment
6′ – Robson kicks ahead and finds Vatuvei who returns now. Cronulla with a good simple set from the kickoff.
Warriors 0
Sharks 6
12:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 12:12pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Carney converts
Warriors 0
Sharks 6
Carney read Johnson’s grubber to perfection and he earns a try as a result. Great start Sharks against the run of play.
12:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 12:11pm | Report comment
TRY SHARKS – Carney scores the opener for the Sharks and Cronulla lead!
Warriors 0
Sharks 4
12:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 12:10pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Johnson with a grubber and Carney now regathers and races away to score for the Sharks! Great speed from Carney!
Warriors 0
Sharks 0
12:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 12:08pm | Report comment
KICKOFF – Warriors with possession now and they produce a great set as the Sharks return now. Carney kicks and he finds Vatuvei who returns now. Warriors now win a penalty and will go on the attack.
Warriors 0
Sharks 0
12:06pm
Alan Nicolea said | 12:06pm | Report comment
Good afternoon and welcome to this crucial live blog covering the clash between the Warriors and Sharks. Both teams are well in contention for a top eight birth. If the Warriors win, they will step inside the eight pending the result of the Titans – Rabbitohs game later on. The Sharks need a win to consolidate their place inside the top eight and also gain momentum ahead of a very tough run home. This should be a close contest so have your say on the match as it happens