A narrow 12-10 loss to the Bulldogs, their third defeat in a row, has the Jersey Flegg Sharks desperate for a win this weekend to reignite their premiership challenge when they host the South Sydney Rabbitohs in a round 20 match at PointsBet Stadium on Saturday.
The Sharks battled their way back into the contest last weekend after conceding a start to the Bulldogs, the loss seeing them relinquish top spot on the ladder.
Down 12-0 midway through the first half the Sharks had their chances but couldn’t get over the top of their opponents late in the game, with the teams finishing two tries apiece, with goal kicking proving the difference.
With only one loss prior to round 16, the Flegg Sharks have been first on the competition table almost since their opening game, however they now trail the Roosters by a point, making Saturday’s match an important one as the push for top four positions ramps up over the closing rounds.
The game against Souths will be the first meeting between the two teams this season, with the Rabbitohs coming into the contest on the back of a 28-18 win over the Dragons last weekend.
The Jersey Flegg match between the Sharks and Souths will be the curtain raiser to the NRL game featuring the same two clubs, with kick off scheduled for 5.05pm.
Gates to PointsBet Stadium open at 5.00pm
Match: Sharks v Rabbitohs
Round 20 -
home Team
Sharks
away Team
Rabbitohs
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Sharks is number 1 Jonaiah LualuaFullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 James Tautaiolefua
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Winger for Sharks is number 2 Lorenzo MulitaloWinger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Kane Allan
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Centre for Sharks is number 3 Jenson TaumoepeauCentre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Nicholas Mougios
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Centre for Sharks is number 4 Vito TevagaCentre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Jaxson Paulo
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Winger for Sharks is number 5 Josh DelailoaWinger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Jack Frasca
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Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Jayden MillardFive-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Lachlan Ilias
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Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Angus ErnstHalfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Dean Hawkins
Forwards
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Prop for Sharks is number 8 Thomas HazeltonProp for Rabbitohs is number 10 Aidan Manowski
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Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Lachlan ScarpelliHooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Marc Zaurrini
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Prop for Sharks is number 10 Monty RaperProp for Rabbitohs is number 18 Joshua Fepuleai
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Tom Caughlan2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Tallis Angianga
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Jack Boyling2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Matthew French
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Lock for Sharks is number 13 Kayleb MilneLock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Luke Bain
Interchange
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Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Connor LuhanInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 8 Augustine Stowers
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Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Franklin PeleInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Peter Mamouzelos
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Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Jackson StewartInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Iizaya Ranga Iti
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Interchange for Sharks is number 23 James RussellInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Luke Puru
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