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Canterbury Bulldogs will aim to make up some ground on the teams above them as they take on a Cronulla Sharks side that are still in the mix for the minor Premiership.
START DATE/TIME: UK - Friday 28th June, 2024 - 11:00a / AUS - 8:00p / US EST - 6:00a / US PST - 3:00a
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: This match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Arena in the UK / This match will be broadcast live on Fox League and Nine in Australia / This match will be broadcast live on Fox Sports in the US
HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: This match will be streamed live on Watch NRL and Sky Go in the UK / This match will be streamed live on Kayo Sports and 9Now in Australia / This match will be streamed live on Watch NRL in the US
CANTERBURY BULLDOGS FORM: DOGS LOSE FIRST IN FOUR
After three good results in succession, the Doggies failed in their quest to make it four wins in-a-row. They were no match for Sydney Roosters last time out and will be desperate to produce a better performance in this one.
LAST FIVE: LWWWL
CRONULLA SHARKS FORM: SHARKS GO DOWN IN THRILLER
It is now three losses in their last four outings for the Sharks after they were edged in a pulsating contest against the Dolphins. A missed Nicho Hynes conversion on the hooter prevented Cronulla from forcing golden point and their current run of form will be concerning.
LAST FIVE: WLLWL
CANTERBURY BULLDOGS TEAM NEWS: TRACEY MISSING AGAINST FORMER SIDE
Connor Tracey has been performing superbly at fullback but he has succumbed to a concussion so will miss out here with Blake Taaffe taking his spot out the back. Bronson Xerri is also named in the side in the centres while Stephen Crichton could be a late inclusion following his Origin exploits on Wednesday.
Starting 13: 1. Blake Taaffe 2. Blake Wilson 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Jacob Kiraz 5. Jeral Skelton 6. Matt Burton 7. Toby Sexton 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Samuel Hughes 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jaeman Salmon 13. Bailey Hayward Bench: 14. Jake Turpin 15. Josh Curran 16. Kurtis Morrin 17. Lipoi Hopoi Reserves: 19. Jacob Preston 20. Drew Hutchison 21. Eli Clark 22. Harry Hayes 23. Stephen Crichton
CRONULLA SHARKS TEAM NEWS: HAMLIN-UELE SUFFERS INJURY
Despite going down to the Dolphins, the Sharks have only made one change with Teig Wilton set to return on the bench in place of the injured Braden Hamlin-Uele.
Starting 13: 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Kayal Iro 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Toby Rudolf 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Oregon Kaufusi 11. Briton Nikora 12. Siosifa Talakai 13. Cameron McInnes Bench: 14. Jack Williams 15. Royce Hunt 16. Thomas Hazelton 17. Tuku Hau Tapuha Reserves: 18. Daniel Atkinson 19. Jesse Colquhoun 20. Mawene Hiroti 21. Teig Wilton 22. Jayden Berrell
CANTERBURY BULLDOGS VS CRONULLA SHARKS PREDICTION
Canterbury Bulldogs fell well short against Sydney Roosters last time out as they suffered a first defeat in four matches but they will be aiming to prove that they can mix it with the better teams in the league as they take on Cronulla Sharks. The visitors also lost in their most recent outing but will feel they can bounce back here having won the past six matchups between the pair. However, the Bulldogs boast a 100% record in their home matches this season and are the slight preference to come out on top.
CANTERBURY BULLDOGS VS CRONULLA SHARKS TIP: CANTERBURY BULLDOGS TO WIN