Virtually out of high eight competition, the Gold Coast Titans will probably be enjoying for delight and seeking to spoil the Cronulla Sharks’ finals hopes when the 2 sides face off on Friday.
Cronulla compelled its means again into the highest eight final week with a shocking 26-16 upset victory over premiership contenders South Sydney, at the moment sitting in sixth place on the ladder.
The Sharks are bolstered by the return of Ronaldo Mulitalo (jaw) on the wing instead of Mawene Hiroti whereas Jesse Colquhoun replaces Thomas Hazelton (concussion) on the bench.
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Such is the tight nature of the competitors this 12 months {that a} win might raise the Sharks as excessive as fifth place by the tip of this week whereas a loss might drop them as little as ninth.
Cronulla does have historical past on its aspect although, having received eight straight video games towards the Gold Coast; its longest present win streak towards any aspect.
As for the Titans, skipper Tino Fa’asuamaleaui is again from a suspension and it’s a well timed return given Moeaki Fotuaika will probably be unavailable after copping a one-game ban of his personal.
Fullback AJ Brimson, in the meantime, will probably be rested as he offers with a rib harm, seeing Jayden Campbell preserve his spot whereas Jaimin Jolliffe returns after being sidelined by a damaged hand.
Other crew modifications see Isaac Liu revert to the bench with Iszac Fa’asuamaleaui at 18th man whereas Super League import Kruise Leeming is recalled on the interchange.
It comes after the Titans confirmed Sam Verrills would bear cleanout surgical procedure on his shoulder, bringing a untimely finish to the 24-year-old’s season.
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