Cronulla Sharks vs Wests Tigers Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
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Wests Tigers can make it five wins from their last six by beating Cronulla Sharks.
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Cronulla Sharks team news
Expect Briton Nikora to feature in this one for Cronulla Sharks with a strong squad having been picked that includes Cameron McInnes, who came through his long-awaited return to action unscathed last time out.
Squad: William Kennedy, Mawene Hiroti, Siosifa Talakai, KL Iro, Samuel Stonestreet, Braydon Trindall, Nicholas Hynes, Addin Fonua-Blake, Blayke Brailey, Toby Rudolf, Briton Nikora, Teig Wilton, Cameron McInnes, Jesse Colquhoun, Billy Burns, Oregon Kaufusi, Thomas Hazelton, Hohepa Puru, Braden Uele, Riley Jones, Niwhai Puru, Chris Vea'ila
Wests Tigers team news
Wests Tigers’ Jahream Bula is expected to be out for the next few weeks after being dealt a shoulder injury. Kai Pearce-Paul is also out injury, whilst Api Koroisau is suspended.
Squad: Sunia Turuva, Jeral Skelton, Taylan May, Starford To'a, Luke Laulilii, Jarome Luai, Adam Doueihi, Terrell May, Tristan Hope, Fonua Pole, Samuela Fainu, Tony Sukkar, Alex Twal, Jock Madden, Sione Fainu, Royce Hunt, Alex Seyfarth, Latu Fainu, Faaletino Tavana, Patrick Herbert, Bunty Afoa, Charlie Murray
Cronulla Sharks vs Wests Tigers prediction
Despite Cronulla Sharks having lost their last two NRL games, they still have reason for optimism ahead of this next match, with the Sharks having beaten opponents Wests Tigers in each of their last five encounters at home. This can absolutely have a positive effect on the Sharks psychologically heading into the game.
Wests Tigers are playing better than Cronulla of late, winning four of their last five with their only defeat coming by the narrowest of margins against reigning champions Brisbane Broncos. But an upturn feels just around the corner for this Sharks side and when factoring in Wests Tigers’ previous nightmares away to Cronulla, backing the Sharks may prove a shrewd play.
Cronulla Sharks vs Wests Tigers tip: Cronulla Sharks to win
