St George Illawarra and the Gold Coast will open the first-ever NRL Telstra Women's Premiership finals series on Sunday with a spot in the rescheduled 2021 grand final on the line at Leichhardt Oval.
The Dragons have been one of the most consistent sides in the NRLW this season but face a Titans outfit that have strung two wins together and have proven to be giant killers with victories over the Broncos and Roosters.
The Dragons and Titans opened the season in Newcastle last month with the Red V claiming a 20-12 win but there were a few things to consider in coming out of that match to give people an open mind around just who could win this one.
Gold Coast completed at less than 50 percent in the opening half to trail 8-0 before coming home with a wet sail to set up a grandstand finish.
The battle of the fullbacks and class of both side's forward packs will be a match-up not to be missed.
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The Rundown
Team news
Dragons: Renee Targett and Aliti Namoce-Sagano have been promoted to the bench on Saturday with Tegan Dymock (hand) and Janelle Williams dropping out. Kody House will start the game in the second row with Talei Holmes going to the bench.
Centre Jaime Chapman (head knock) has been cleared to play after passing her HIA protocols this week. Rachael Pearson (back) will return at halfback after missing the Roosters game as precaution. Her comeback will see Quincy Dodd start from the bench with Keeley Davis moving back to her preferred dummy half role.
Titans: Evania Pelite is a late inclusion after overcoming an ankle injury, set to play at left centre. Shaniah Power shifts to the bench. Cobie-Jane Morgan has come into the side at five-eighth with Grace Griffin out. Zara Canfield has been added to the bench with Laikha Clarke dropping out.
Tazmin Gray and Georgia Hale both return after serving suspensions.
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Key match-up
Emma Tonegato v Evania Pelite: After winning gold together at the 2016 Olympics in Rio, former rugby sevens stars Tonegato and Pelite have lit up the NRLW this season and will be crucial to their side's chances. Tonegato was enormous in the Dragons win last week, particularly defensively, while Pelite was sorely missed in attack despite the Titans jagging a final round win over Newcastle. Her fitness will be vital to the side's chances on Sunday.
Stat attack
The Titans have more tackle breaks than any other side in the competition despite having fewer line breaks and tries than the Dragons. Their total figure of 177 easily eclipses the Dragons' 126. Destiny Brill (33) and Evania Pelite (27) lead the competition with Dragons prop Elsie Albert (20) and Emma Tonegato (20) not far behind.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this historic occasion, with the first ever NRLW Finals double-header at Leichhardt Oval on Sunday, April 3. Tickets start from just $15 for Adults, with Juniors under 15 able to attend for FREE with a paying adult. Secure your tickets at NRL.com/tickets