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Cronulla Sharks vs Sydney Roosters Prediction: An Exciting Fixture Awaits You

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The Sharks have welcomed a huge 198cm beast into their side, handing towering prop Thomas Hazleton a debut.

The 23-year-old has slotted into the side after a minor-foot injury ruled skipper Wade Graham out.

Will Kennedy returns to the starting side, shifting impressive debutant Lachie Miller out of the side, being named as the replacement player.

Sharks bowling ball Siosifa Talakai will match up against Paul Momirovski, creating an interesting match-up after Broncos gun Kotoni Staggs sent the former flying.

Meanwhile, the Roosters will be hoping to bounce back after a resounding loss at the hands of the Panthers.

The halves pairing of Luke Keary and Sam Walker is beginning to gel and Trent Robinson will be hoping to duo can steer their side around Pointsbet Stadium.

In the upcoming fixture Cronulla Sharks take on Sydney Roosters at the Shark Park. Cronulla Sharks stand 5th with 14 points from 7 games played. On the other hand, Sydney Rooster stands just below them at the 7th spot with 12 points. A win in this game will give Sydney Roosters a load of confidence and a consolidation on the 7th spot.

Cronulla Sharks - Can Win at Home

When the last time Cronulla Sharks played against Sydney Roosters, they lost 26-18. Sharks are certainly lacking behind the head to head charts; however, they can surprise the visitors. Cronulla Sharks are carrying an impressive game form as they have won three games out of last five games played. Their defeat against Canberra Raiders dented their overall standings and now they are at the verge of doing the group.

Expected Opening Lineup for Cronulla Sharks

Starting 13: Kennedy, Katoa, Tracey, Talakai, Mulitalo, Moylan, Hynes, Rudolf, Brailey, Hunt, Nikora, Graham, McInnes

Interchanges: Tolman, Trindall, Wilton, Fifita

Reserves: Miller, Hazelton, Hiroti, Dykes, Colquhoun, Metcalf, Iro

Sydney Roosters - Coming after a Loss from Penrith Panthers

Going in the game, Sydney Roosters have fine tuned themselves as they are looking for a viable win. With the likes of Suaalii, Walker, Keary, Waera and Hargreaves, Sydney Roosters are looking much more confident and gelled as a unit. Their win over Parramatta Eels (31-24) was significantly pleasing for them and they would hope to continue the same.

Expected Opening Lineup for Sydney Roosters

Starting 13: Tedesco, Tupou, Momirovski, Manu, Suaalii, Walker, Keary, Waerea-Hargreaves, Hutchison, Collins, Critchton, N. Butcher, Taukeiaho

Interchanges: Watson, Baker, Tupouniua, May

Reserves: Lam, E. Butcher, Marschke, Smith, Naiqama, Keighran, Suluka-Fifita