Cronulla Sharks vs Sydney Roosters Preview & Prediction | NRL 2024 | Regular Season
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THE FACTS
When is Cronulla Sharks vs Sydney Roosters on and what time does it start? Cronulla Sharks vs Sydney Roosters will take place on Saturday 18th May, 2024 - 08:30 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Cronulla Sharks vs Sydney Roosters? Click here for ticket information on 2024 NRL matches
What channel is Cronulla Sharks vs Sydney Roosters on? Sky Sports Arena will be televising selected NRL games in the UK and you can find their schedule here. For Australian broadcasters, you can find a list here
Where can I stream Cronulla Sharks vs Sydney Roosters? If televised on Sky Sports, then subscribers will be able to stream the match live via Sky Go. Alternatively, the match will be available to subscribers of Watch NRL
THE TEAM NEWS
CRONULLA SHARKS
- Cronulla Sharks overcame the blow of losing Nicho Hynes as they prevailed in their top of the ladder clash with Melbourne Storm last week which saw them extend their winning streak to six games.
- The Sharks proved many of their doubters wrong with that success at AAMI Park and in a further boost ahead of this clash, Hynes has been named to return to the side.
Starting 13: 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Kayal Iro 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Daniel Atkinson 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Thomas Hazelton 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Oregon Kaufusi 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Cameron McInnes Bench: 14. Jack Williams 15. Siosifa Talakai 16. Royce Hunt 17. Tuku Hau Tapuha Reserves: 18. Samuel Stonestreet 19. Mawene Hiroti 20. Braydon Trindall 21. Niwhai Puru 22. Billy Burns
SYDNEY ROOSTERS
- Sydney Roosters secured a third consecutive victory as they produced a stunning opening gambit to blow New Zealand Warriors out of the water before racking up another big win.
- The Tricolours are performing superbly of late and have now scored 138 points in their last three games but they have lost key man Joey Manu for this clash due to a concussion.
Starting 13: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii 4. Fetalaiga Pauga 5. Dominic Young 6. Luke Keary 7. Sam Walker 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Brandon Smith 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Angus Crichton 12. Nat Butcher 13. Victor Radley Bench: 14. Connor Watson 15. Egan Butcher 16. Spencer Leniu 17. Terrell May Reserves: 18. Zach Dockar-Clay 19. Naufahu Whyte 20. Sitili Tupouniua 21. Ethan King 22. Siua Wong
THE PREDICTION
This could well be the game of the weekend as two in-form teams do battle at Suncorp. Cronulla Sharks are the outright leaders at the top of the ladder after making it six wins in-a-row by toppling Melbourne Storm while Sydney Roosters have won three straight. Their attacking qualities have been on show in abundance of late but the Sharks will be tougher to break down and with Nicho Hynes returning to the line-up, that should give them the edge. However, this is a tough game to call either way so expect a really tight affair.
TIP: WINNING MARGIN - 1-12 POINTS
