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Parramatta Eels have it all to do to avoid a sixth consecutive loss as they take on high-flying Cronulla Sharks but the away side will be without key man Nicho Hynes owing to his State of Origin call-up for New South Wales.
START DATE/TIME: UK - Thursday 30th May, 2024 - 10:50 / AUS - 19:50 / US EST - 05:50 / US PST - 02:50
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: This match will not be broadcast live 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
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PARRAMATTA EELS FORM: EELS LOSE FIFTH STRAIGHT GAME
It was another poor showing for the Parramatta Eels as they went down to a fifth consecutive defeat. They shipped 42 points in defeat to fellow strugglers South Sydney Rabbitohs and their form continues to be a real concern.
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CRONULLA SHARKS FORM: SHARKS HAMMERED BY PREMIERS
After winning seven games in-a-row, the Sharks were blown away by reigning premiers Penrith Panthers last week. It was an abysmal showing from Cronulla who allowed 42 points without reply and a big response will be expected here.
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PARRAMATTA EELS TEAM NEWS: GUTHERSON AND MOSES HUGE INS
After missing some key men throughout the season, the Eels receive a massive boost here with captain Clint Gutherson and halfback Mitch Moses back in the side. That duo could transform the fortunes of Parramatta but may take some time to get back up to speed.
Starting 13: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Maika Sivo 3. Will Penisini 4. Sean Russell 5. Bailey Simonsson 6. Dylan Brown 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Brendan Hands 10. Junior Paulo 11. Kelma Tuilagi 12. Bryce Cartwright 13. Joe Ofahengaue Bench: 14. Blaize Talagi 15. Shaun Lane 16. Makahesi Makatoa 17. Wiremu Greig Reserves: 18. Daejarn Asi 19. Morgan Harper 20. Joey Lussick 21. Ryan Matterson 22. Luca Moretti
CRONULLA SHARKS TEAM NEWS: HYNES MISSING DUE TO ORIGIN
After they were blown away last week, the Sharks would have pointed to the loss of Nicho Hynes to injury during that game as some kind of mitigation for their woeful performance. They will need to make do without his services once again due to his New South Wales call-up while Cameron McInnes is also absent for the same reason.
Starting 13: 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Kayal Iro 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Daniel Atkinson 7. Braydon Trindall 8. Thomas Hazelton 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Oregon Kaufusi 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Jack Williams Bench: 14. Siosifa Talakai 15. Toby Rudolf 16. Royce Hunt 17. Braden Hamlin-Uele Reserves: 18. Mawene Hiroti 19. Tuku Hau Tapuha 20. Billy Burns 21. Niwhai Puru 22. Jayden Berrell
PARRAMATTA EELS VS CRONULLA SHARKS PREDICTION
It is hard to trust Parramatta Eels with any real confidence owing to the respective form of these two teams but State of Origin always plays its part in throwing up some strange results and this could be one of them. The Eels have important duo Clint Gutherson and Mitch Moses back to bolster their spine while Cronulla Sharks are without a couple of key men themselves so throw the form book out of the window and side with the home side.
PARRAMATTA EELS VS CRONULLA SHARKS TIP: PARRAMATTA EELS TO WIN