Speculation has surrounded the make-up of the Sharks backline and there has been plenty of discussion in relation to finding a replacement for the injured pair of Sione Katoa and Luke Lewis, however coach Shane Flanagan has limited the changes and come up with a solid line up for the big local derby clash with the Dragons on Thursday night.
Valentine Holmes will again line up in the number one jersey, while Aaron Gray comes onto the wing in place of Katoa.
A new recruit from the South Sydney Rabbitohs, Gray will making his Sharks NRl debut in the match on Thursday.
As for the Sharks forward pack, as he did against the Cowboys, the versatile Jayson Bukuya moves into the starting side, with Lewis sidelined with a foot problem.
Flanagan has named the same interchange bench from 14-20, with former Raider Jack Williams the new name on the extended bench in jersey 21.
The Sharks v Dragons match is scheduled for a 8.05pm kick off at Southern Cross Group Stadium on Thursday night.
NRL Team List – Round 2
Sharks v Dragons
Thursday, March 15
Southern Cross Group Stadium
Kick-off – 8.00pm
1- Valentine Holmes
2- Sosaia Feki
3- Josh Dugan
4- Ricky Leutele
5- Aaron Gray
6- Matt Moylan
7- Chad Townsend
8- Andrew Fifita
9- Jayden Brailey
10- Matt Prior
11- Jayson Bukuya
12- Wade Graham
13- Paul Gallen
Interchange
14- Kurt Capewell
15- James Segeyaro
16- Ava Seumanufagai
17- Joseph Paulo
18- Kurt Dillion
19- Trent Hodkinson
20- Jesse Ramien
21- Jack Williams
