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The Gold Coast Titans play host to a Parramatta Eels side desperate to keep touch with the top eight.
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Coming off an unexpected last-start win, The Titans will again fancy their chances at home against a side they have dominated in recent times.
Having lost seven of the previous ten meetings – including five of the six matches played on the Coast – the Eels must defy history if they are to walk away with two points here.
Even on 20 competition points, but just a win outside the top eight, means that both of these sides will be desperate to secure the victory and keep their finals aspirations in check – for another week at least.
For the Eels, they will also be desperate to put a stop to the rot that has plagued their season for more than a month – failing to win a match since Round 14.
Dave Taylor is again named to play in the centres, while Luke Bailey makes way due to injury.
The inspirational Greg Bird returns from suspension, while Maurice Blair and Cody Nelson are listed on a five-man bench.
The Eels name an unchanged line-up from last Friday’s loss to the Rabbitohs.
Despite the Titans starting favourites, there should be very little between the sides, as shown by their positions on the ladder.
While the Eels are expected to come out with a point to prove, they’ll need their superstar Jarryd Hayne to fire if they are to stand any chance.
The Titans’ strong, mobile forwards – coupled with the dynamic Brad Takairangi at five-eighth and the return of skipper Bird – should stand as the tipping points.
Titans by 4.
Will the Titans continue their dominance or can the Eels right the wrongs of their past?
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