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Cronulla Sharks vs Wests Tigers: NRL live scores, blog

10th June, 2018
Kick-off: 2pm (AEST)
Venue: Southern Cross Group Stadium
TV: Fox League
Betting: Sharks $1.53, Tigers $2.55
Overall meetings: Played 29; Wests Tigers 17, Sharks 11, one draw
Last meeting: Sharks won 24-22 in Round 15, 2017, at Southern Cross Group Stadium
Referees: Adam Gee, Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski

Sharks
1 Valentine Holmes, 2 Sione Katoa, 3 Jesse Ramien, 4 Ricky Leutele, 5 Edrick Lee, 6 Matt Moylan, 7 Chad Townsend, 8 Andrew Fifita, 9 Jayden Brailey, 10 Matt Prior, 11 Luke Lewis, 12 Wade Graham (c), 13 Paul Gallen (c)
Interchange: 14 Joseph Paulo, 15 James Segeyaro, 16 Jack Williams, 17 Jayson Bukuya

Wests Tigers
1 Tuimoala Lolohea, 2 Malakai Watene-Zelezniak, 3 Esan Marsters, 4 Mahe Fonua, 5 Corey Thompson, 6 Benji Marshall, 7 Luke Brooks, 8 Russell Packer, 9 Elijah Taylor, 10 Ben Matulino, 11 Chris Lawrence (c), 12 Michael Chee-Kam, 13 Matthew Eisenhuth
Interchange: 14 Alex Twal, 15 Josh Reynolds, 16 Josh Aloai, 17 Tim Grant
Matt Moylan (Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)
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Match result:

The Sharks have overcome an uninspiring first half effort to down the Tigers 24-16 in front of over 13,00 fans at Southern Cross Group Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

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Final score
Cronulla Sharks 24
Wests Tigers 16

Match preview:

The Cronulla Sharks are looking to keep in touch with the top four as a desperate Wests Tigers aim to re-enter the top eight. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match from 2pm (AEST).

Cronulla’s six-game winning streak was snapped last weekend, when they fell to a determined Rabbitohs outfit.

A late surge saw Shane Flanagan’s men reduce the deficit to eight, yet otherwise they were thoroughly outplayed and will want to immediately bounce back.

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Unlike previous years, the Sharks have few concerns during the Origin period, with Valentine Holmes being the only player forced to back up.

Meanwhile, the Tigers had no players representing their state in Wednesday night’s game and will field a settled line-up. The only potential change would see Josh Reynolds brought into the starting side, with his energy important in sparking the side’s attack.

Ivan Cleary’s men came agonisingly close to pipping the Roosters last week, going down 16-14 in a tight contest. The second-best defensive side held their own on their line but need to focus on their struggling attack.

In team news, Malakai Watene-Zelezniak replaces David Nofoaluma on the wing.

Prediction
There should not be many tries, as both sides are well-drilled in defence, however the Sharks should have a few more points in them.

Cronulla by 8.

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