Cronulla Sharks vs Penrith Panthers Preview & Prediction | NRL 2024 | Regular Season
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Despite leading the way at the top of the ladder, Cronulla Sharks have had their Premiership credentials questioned by many until late and this is another perfect chance to silence their critics as they aim to make it eight straight wins in this clash with reigning premiers Penrith Panthers.
START DATE/TIME: UK - Saturday 25th May, 2024 - 08:30 / AUS - 17:30 / US EST - 03:30 / US PST - 00:30
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: This match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event/Arena in the UK / This match will be broadcast live on Fox League in Australia / This match will be not be broadcast live in the US
HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: This match will be streamed live on Watch NRL in the UK / This match will be streamed live on Kayo Sports in Australia / This match will be streamed live on Watch NRL in the US
CRONULLA SHARKS FORM: SHARKS MAINTAIN POSITION AT THE TOP OF THE LADDER HAVING WON SEVEN STRAIGHT
Cronulla continued their excellent run of form as they recorded an eye-catching win over Sydney Roosters at Magic Round. They have now won their last seven to move to 9-1 for the season and will hold no fear as they aim to maintain their perfect home record.
LAST FIVE: WWWWW
PENRITH PANTHERS FORM: PREMIERS LOSE FOR FIRST TIME IN FIVE MATCHES
It was a hugely frustrating outing for the Panthers last week as they succumbed to a shock defeat in their clash with New Zealand Warriors. The under-strength Kiwis found a way to win late on and Penrith will need to produce a much better effort if they are to get back to winning ways.
LAST FIVE: WWWWL
CRONULLA SHARKS TEAM NEWS: UNCHANGED 17 FOR SHARKS
Craig Fitzgibbon was clearly content with the effort of his side last week as they maintained their winning streak and with no suspensions or injuries to report, he will roll with the same 17.
Starting 13: 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Kayal Iro 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Daniel Atkinson 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Thomas Hazelton 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Oregon Kaufusi 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Cameron McInnes Bench: 14. Jack Williams 15. Siosifa Talakai 16. Royce Hunt 17. Tuku Hau Tapuha Reserves: 18. Mawene Hiroti 19. Billy Burns 20. Samuel Healey 21. Samuel Stonestreet 22. Braydon Trindall
PENRITH PANTHERS TEAM NEWS: MINIMAL CHANGES FOR PREMIERS
Liam Henry comes onto the bench after overcoming a head knock with Luke Garner making way from the 17 while Scott Sorensen is promoted to the run-on side.
Starting 13: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Izack Tago 4. Paul Alamoti 5. Brian To'o 6. Jack Cole 7. Jarome Luai 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Scott Sorensen 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo Bench: 14. Daine Laurie 15. Lindsay Smith 16. Liam Henry 17. Matt Eisenhuth Reserves: 18. Mavrik Geyer 19. Soni Luke 20. Trent Toelau 21. Jesse McLean 22. Tyrone Peachey
CRONULLA SHARKS VS PENRITH PANTHERS PREDICTION
Cronulla Sharks have a chance to make a real statement here as they take on reigning premiers Penrith Panthers. The Sharks top the NRL having won their last seven matches while they have lost just one game all season. They impressively defeated Sydney Roosters last week and with a Nathan Cleary-less Panthers coming into this on the back of a poor showing which resulted in a shock loss to New Zealand Warriors, the home side are fancied to keep their winning streak intact.
CRONULLA SHARKS VS PENRITH PANTHERS TIP: CRONULLA SHARKS TO WIN
