Sharks v Titans: Ankle sidelines Kiria-Ratu; Ibrahim to debut
One of the most intriguing clashes of the round sees the Sharks host the Titans at Ocean Protect Stadium.
The Titans sit inside the top four and arrive off a gritty 18-16 win over the Warriors, while Cronulla are looking to rebound after a 32-20 loss to Wests Tigers.
Gold Coast are one of the competition's most dangerous attacking sides. Wins over the Cowboys, Eels and Warriors have demonstrated their ability to score points from anywhere on the field.
Cronulla's season has been a frustrating one, but they have shown flashes of quality, including their Round 4 win over the Raiders, but have struggled to string performances together consistently.
The battle between the halves and spine combinations could decide the outcome of this clash. While the Titans have generally looked sharper in attack, the Sharks should never be discounted.
Match: Sharks v Titans
Round 6 -
home Team
Sharks
9th Position
away Team
Titans
3rd Position
Venue: Ocean Protect Stadium, Sydney
Team News
Sharks: No changes on game day after halfback Chantay Kiria-Ratu dropped out on Friday with an ankle sprain. Madison Ashby step into the halves and China Polata slides to the centres. Winger Milla Elaro comes in for her NRLW debut as does bench hooker Koffi Brookfield. With Polata shifting to centre, Jaydika Tafua joins the bench. The loss of Najvada George to a leg injury has seen Anne-Marie Kiria-Ratu come into the starting side at lock, while interchange forward Rhiannon Byers has also been ruled out with a knee injury. As a result, Filomina Hanisi comes on to the bench for her first NRLW game since rupturing her ACL in Round 1 last year.
Titans: The Titans line up 1-17 with no late changes. The loss of Sarina Masaga (concussion) has triggered a minor backline reshuffle, with Phoenix-Raine Hippi shifting to the centres and Sienna Ibrahim coming on to the wing for her NRLW debut. Lily Kolc is on track to make her return from illness and replaces Enah Desic, who was ruled out with a concussion. The Titans have the chance to equal a club record five consecutive wins.
Match: Sharks v Titans
Round 6 -
home Team
Sharks
away Team
Titans
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Sharks is number 1 Jada TaylorFullback for Titans is number 1 Lily Patston
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Winger for Sharks is number 5 Georgia RavicsWinger for Titans is number 2 Sienna Ibrahim
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Centre for Sharks is number 4 Tiana Penitani GrayCentre for Titans is number 3 Jaime Chapman
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Centre for Sharks is number 12 China PolataCentre for Titans is number 4 Phoenix-Raine Hippi
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Winger for Sharks is number 19 Milla ElaroWinger for Titans is number 5 Indie Bostock
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Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Georgia HannawayFive-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Teagan Levi
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Halfback for Sharks is number 3 Madison Higgins-AshbyHalfback for Titans is number 7 Lauren Brown
Forwards
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Prop for Sharks is number 8 Ellie JohnstonProp for Titans is number 8 Laikha Clarke
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Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Quincy DoddHooker for Titans is number 9 Georgia Hale
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Prop for Sharks is number 10 Caitlan Johnston-GreenProp for Titans is number 10 Fanua Rimoni
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Manilita Takapautolo2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Evania Isa'ako
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2nd Row for Sharks is number 15 Jaydika Tafua2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Ivana Lolesio
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Lock for Sharks is number 13 Anne-Marie Kiria-RatuLock for Titans is number 13 Sienna Lofipo
Interchange
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Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Tegan DymockInterchange for Titans is number 14 Lily Kolc
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Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Filomina HanisiInterchange for Titans is number 15 Eta Sikahele
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Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Jacinta CarterInterchange for Titans is number 16 Jasmine Solia
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Interchange for Sharks is number 18 Koffi BrookfieldInterchange for Titans is number 17 Takoda Thompson
Reserves
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Replacement for Sharks is number 20 Leilani AhsamReplacement for Titans is number 18 Pauline Piliae-Rasabale
Match Officials
- Referee: Kasey Badger
- Senior Review Official: Belinda Sharpe
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Sharks have won their last two games against the Titans.
- Titans winger Indie Bostock has scored five tries in her last three games.
- Sharks winger Georgia Ravics has scored four tries in her last four games.
- The Titans have the chance to equal a club record five consecutive wins.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
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