2021 NRL – Cronulla Sharks vs New Zealand Warriors Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Cronulla Sharks vs New Zealand Warriors taking place? Sunday 11th July, 2021 – 07:05 (UK)
Where is Cronulla Sharks vs New Zealand Warriors taking place? Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, Sydney
Where can I get tickets for Cronulla Sharks vs New Zealand Warriors? Click here for ticket information on 2021 NRL matches
What channel is Cronulla Sharks vs New Zealand Warriors on? Sky Sports Arena will be televising selected NRL games in the UK and you can find their schedule here. For Australian broadcasters, you can find a list here
Where can I stream Cronulla Sharks vs New Zealand Warriors? If televised on Sky Sports, then subscribers will be able to stream the match live via Sky Go. Alternatively, the match will be available to subscribers of Watch NRL
THE TEAM NEWS
CRONULLA SHARKS
Starting 13: Kennedy, Katoa, Chambers, Ramien, Mulitalo, Tracey, Johnson, Tolman, Brailey, Woods, Nikora, Wilton, Rudolf – Interchanges: Trindall, Talakai, Jack Williams, Hamlin-Uele – Reserves: Magoulias, Hiroti, Fifita, Metcalf
Unavailable: Bronson Xerri (Suspended), Royce Hunt (Injured), Jackson Ferris (Injured), Wade Graham (Injured), Franklin Pele (Injured), Josh Dugan (Isolation), Matt Moylan (Injured)
- Cronulla Sharks fell to a disappointing loss to Brisbane Broncos and they will hope that their underwhelming performance does not have implications on them making the finals come the end of the year.
- The Sharks start this round in eighth spot but the chasing pack are closing in so every point is important between now and the end of the season and the Sharks will be desperate to get back on track here having lost for the first time in five games last time out.
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
Starting 13: Walsh, Watene-Zelezniak, Berry, Montoya, Tuivasa-Sheck, Nikorima, O’Sullivan, Fonua-Blake, Egan, Lodge, Katoa, Sironen, Tevaga – Interchanges: Evans, Ah Mau, Afoa, Murdoch-Masila – Reserves: Pompey, Murchie, Otukolo, Kosi
Unavailable: Peta Hiku (Injured), David Fusitu’a (Injured), Tom Ale (Injured), Chanel Harris-Tavita (Injured), Euan Aitken (Isolation), Josh Curran (Isolation), Chad Townsend (Injured), Tohu Harris (Injured)
- New Zealand Warriors suffered a fourth straight loss as they went down to St. George Illawarra Dragons last week but they were their own worst enemy as they blew a late lead to succumb to defeat.
- The Warriors led 18-6 with under ten minutes left but conceded three tries including one with the final play of the game and they were unable to come out on top in golden point in what was a hugely disappointing outcome.
THE PREDICTION
Cronulla Sharks and New Zealand Warriors both harbour hopes of
finishing in the top eight but this could turn out to be a pivotal clash
between the two as the pair seek to build some momentum towards the
business end of the season. Cronulla suffered a disappointing loss last
week as they went down to Brisbane Broncos in what was a very
underwhelming performance to end their four-match winning streak. New
Zealand Warriors on the other hand lost for the fourth game in
succession as they blew a late lead against St. George Illawarra Dragons
and while they will hope to end that run here, the Sharks are likely to
be very focused after last week’s poor showing and can make an
immediate return to winning ways.
