The Sharks limited the changes for their second game at the NRL Auckland Nines.
After a win over the Titans and with a victory almost ensuring them a place in the competition quarter-finals, coach Shane Flanagan has opted to make just two changes for his teams’ second game against the Dragons.
The rain which has been sweeping in across Eden Park almost all day seems to have cleared somewhat, with dryer conditions likely to produce a more open contest.
The Sharks opponents the Dragons conceded two late tries in going down by 28-20 in their opening match of the tournament.
SHARKS NRL 9’s Game 2 v Dragons, Eden Park – 7.05pm (5.05pm Sydney Time)
1. Ben Barba
3. Gerard Beale
4. Ricky Leutele
6. Jack Bird
7. Chad Townsend
9. Matt McIlwrick
10. Sam Tagataese
11. Luke Lewis (c)
13. Chris Heighington (c)
Interchange
2. Jordan Drew
8. Matt Prior
12. Joseph Paulo
14. David Fifita
15. Kurt Capewell
Not required game one – Mitch Brown, Josh Cleeland, Jayden Brailey, Bessie Aufaga-Toomaga