Breaking: Shaun Johnson is a late withdrawal for the Sharks due to quad tightness. He was ruled out by Sharks medical staff just one hour before kick off.
Johnson's place will be taken by young half back Kyle Flanagan.
In further Sharks late mail, skipper Paul Gallen was ruled out prior to captains run yesterday, with the rest of the selected team fit and ready to tackle the Eels at ANZ Stadium tonight.
The experienced Jayson Bukuya comes into the Sharks starting side in place of Gallen, with Scott Sorensen the man added to the interchange bench.
It’s hoped the injury to Gallen isn't long term, with the Sharks captain expected to miss just the one match.
In other team news, Josh Dugan has been confirmed as the Sharks fullback, with youngster Bronson Xerri coming into the side at right centre.
A local junior from the Aquinas Colts club, Xerri will become the 529th Sharks first grade player when he runs out against the Eels tonight.
As for their opponents the Eels, young half back Dylan Brown will miss the match with a back injury, his place taken by former Sharks junior Jaemon Salmon.
The Sharks and Eels match tonight kicks off at 7.30pm .
NRL Team List – Round 4
Sharks v Eels
Saturday, April 6
ANZ Stadium
Kick-off – 7.30pm
1. Josh Dugan
2. Sosaia Feki
3. Bronson Xerri
4. Josh Morris
5. Sione Katoa
19. Kyle Flanagan
7. Chad Townsend
8. Andrew Fifita
9. Jayden Brailey
10. Matt Prior
11. Briton Nikora
12. Kurt Capewell
15. Jayson Bukuya
Interchange
14. Blayke Brailey
16. Aaron Woods
17. Jack Williams
18. Scott Sorenson
