Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon has confirmed a late change for tonight's clash with the Rabbitohs at polytec Stadium in Gosford.
Siosifa Talakai is a late scratching due to illness, with young gun Chris Vea'ila replacing him at centre after a try-scoring debut against the Roosters last week.
With Talakai dropping out of the squad, Hohepa Puru is the 18th man.
Kick-off is at 7.35pm AEST. Catch the action live on Foxtel and Kayo.
See the final teams below.
Match: Rabbitohs v Sharks
Round 21 -
home Team
Rabbitohs
away Team
Sharks
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Jye GrayFullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy
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Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex JohnstonWinger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa
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Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Isaiah TassCentre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse Ramien
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Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Tallis DuncanCentre for Sharks is number 19 Chris Vea'ila
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Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Tyrone MunroWinger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo
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Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Jack WightonFive-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Braydon Trindall
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Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Lewis DoddHalfback for Sharks is number 7 Nicholas Hynes
Forwards
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Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita TatolaProp for Sharks is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
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Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 16 Ryan GrayHooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey
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Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Sean KeppieProp for Sharks is number 10 Oregon Kaufusi
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2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Euan Aitken2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Billy Burns
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2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Jai Arrow2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Teig Wilton
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Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Lachlan HubnerLock for Sharks is number 13 Cameron McInnes
Interchange
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 9 Siliva HaviliInterchange for Sharks is number 14 Daniel Atkinson
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Liam Le BlancInterchange for Sharks is number 15 Jesse Colquhoun
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Jacob HostInterchange for Sharks is number 16 Toby Rudolf
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Ashton WardInterchange for Sharks is number 17 Braden Hamlin-Uele
Reserves
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Replacement for Rabbitohs is number 18 Thomas Fletcher
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Reserve for Sharks is number 20 Hohepa Puru
Match Officials
- Referee: Belinda Sharpe
- Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
Last updated:
Initially published Tuesday, July 22:
Coach Craig Fitzgibbon has named his 22-man squad for Saturday night's match against the Rabbitohs at polytec Stadium in Gosford as the Sharks chase a third consecutive victory.
With Briton Nikora sidelined due to concussion protocols, Billy Burns will start in the second row after scoring a crucial try in last week's win over the Roosters.
In a backline boost, powerful centre Jesse Ramien is named to return from hamstring tightness. Ramien's presence means young gun Chris Vea'ila has reverted to the reserves list following a stellar NRL debut.
Having been replaced by Burns on the interchange in a late switch last week, utility Daniel Atkinson has reclaimed his bench position.
Kick-off on Saturday is at 7.35pm AEST. CLICK HERE to secure tickets.
The match will be broadcast live on Foxtel and Kayo.
See the squads below.
1. WILL KENNEDY - proudly sponsored by Paragon Air Conditioning
2. SIONE KATOA - proudly sponsored by WED Group
3. JESSE RAMIEN - proudly sponsored by The Vinyl Room Nightclub Gymea
4. SIFA TALAKAI - proudly sponsored by O'Brien Palmer
5. RONALDO MULITALO - proudly sponsored by A Corp. Computers
6. BRAYDON TRINDALL - proudly sponsored by Totally Workwear Kirrawee
7. NICHO HYNES - proudly sponsored by John Ryan Freight Services
8. ADDIN FONUA-BLAKE - proudly sponsored by Life Outdoors
9. BLAYKE BRAILEY - proudly sponsored by Elite Legal
10. OREGON KAUFUSI - proudly sponsored by Gold Management Building & Facilities
11. BILLY BURNS - proudly sponsored by Guardian Venue Management International
12. TEIG WILTON - proudly sponsored by White Wolf Constructions
13. CAMERON McINNES (c) - proudly sponsored by Alltech Payroll
Interchange
14. DANIEL ATKINSON - proudly sponsored by Shire Steel & Fabrication
15. JESSE COLQUHOUN - proudly sponsored by Club Central Menai
16. TOBY RUDOLF - proudly sponsored by Hicon
17. BRADEN HAMLIN-UELE - proudly sponsored by ModularWalls
Extended Bench
18. JAYDEN BERRELL
19. CHRIS VEA'ILA
20. HOHEPA PURU
21. SAM STONESTREET
22. NIWHAI PURU
Coach
CRAIG FITZGIBBON - proudly sponsored by Aramex