A win over the Warriors secured the Sharks a place in the 2020 NRL Finals series, now the challenge is to back up that performance and to make a statement against one of the competition hot shots in the Sydney Roosters.
The Sharks battled hard before getting the better of the Warriors late in their round 18 clash, tries to Toby Rudolf and Ronaldo Mulitalo setting up a win that put them six points clear of the chasing pack and therefore assuring them of a finals berth with only two games remaining.
However rather than looking ahead to the NRL Finals, the Sharks will be keen to show they have what it takes to compete with the leading teams, starting with their match against the Roosters on Saturday night.
Sharks coach John Morris has named the same 21-man squad which claimed the win over the Warriors, with Shaun Johnson to again lead the team after his successful captaincy debut in the match against his former club.
Connor Tracey has retained his place as Johnson’s halves partner, while Andrew Fifita is set to be better for last week’s run in what was his second game back from hamstring and finger injuries.
Wade Graham and Chad Townsend remain unavailable due to suspension, with Matt Moylan still sidelined with hamstring issues.
The match at the SCG will be the Sharks first at the venue since 1987.
Kick off to the Sharks v Roosters game is scheduled for 7.30pm on Saturday night.
Match: Roosters v Sharks
Round 19 -
home Team
Roosters
away Team
Sharks
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Roosters is number 1 Joseph ManuFullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy
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Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel TupouWinger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa
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Centre for Roosters is number 3 Josh MorrisCentre for Sharks is number 3 Josh Dugan
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Centre for Roosters is number 4 Mitchell AubussonCentre for Sharks is number 4 Jesse Ramien
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Winger for Roosters is number 5 Brett MorrisWinger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo
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Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke KearyFive-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Connor Tracey
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Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Kyle FlanaganHalfback for Sharks is number 7 Shaun Johnson
Forwards
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Prop for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-HargreavesProp for Sharks is number 8 Braden Hamlin-Uele
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Hooker for Roosters is number 14 Freddy LussickHooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey
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Prop for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay CollinsProp for Sharks is number 10 Aaron Woods
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Sitili Tupouniua2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 15 Angus Crichton2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Siosifa Talakai
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Lock for Roosters is number 13 Isaac LiuLock for Sharks is number 13 Toby Rudolf
Interchange
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Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Nat ButcherInterchange for Sharks is number 15 Jack Williams
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Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Sonny Bill WilliamsInterchange for Sharks is number 16 Andrew Fifita
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Interchange for Roosters is number 18 Poasa FaamausiliInterchange for Sharks is number 17 Royce Hunt
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Interchange for Roosters is number 19 Drew HutchisonInterchange for Sharks is number 18 Scott Sorensen
Match Officials
- Referee: Ben Cummins
- Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
- Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
- Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy
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