FULL TIME - Injuries really took their toll on Souths but it's still another defeat at 34-22
Nicho Hynes from about 2m to the right of the uprights has zero issues converting
SHARKS WRAP IT UP - Sharks probably should've gone for the field goal but Nicho Hynes grubbers, Keaon Koloamatangi loses the ball forward and Blayke Brailey is there to clean up
Dean Hawkins kick was almost on target but it just fades to the right of the posts
THERE'S STILL HOPE - Souths have had nothing go their way tonight but Cody Walker to the line throws a great harbour bridge pass out to Isaiah Tass that just has to hold his line and he gets the ball down in the corner
Will Kennedy has to get the ball from his own tryline and then out of the ingoal and he gets it well beyond the 20 and Sharks end up going out to the 40
In back play - Kayal Iro has been placed on REPORT
Dean Hawkins converts from close to in front
Try confirmed
TOMMY BURGESS!!! Probably one of the best players on the field tonight as Siliva Havili goes through some soft defence before finding the big stud Tom Burgess to score
Souths force a repeat set and get the ball back from the dropout
Nicho Hynes converts from near the sideline
TEIG HAS 2!!! Trindall with a pinpoint kick and Ronaldo gets up taps the ball back to Teig Wilton who has a second
NO TRY: As expected, there is no interference either
BUNKER: No real reason to go to the bunker because Ronaldo Mulitalo knocked the ball on but somehow the Touch Judge thinks he sees interference
Souths last tackle option was pretty average and they turn the ball over
Sharks in good position turn over the ball as Ronaldo loses it inside the Souths 10
Taane Milne jumps too early for the ball and misjudges the flight and loses it
Jack Williams comes off the field holding a hamstring
Dean Hawkins converts from close enough to the sideline
Taane Milne has to pick the ball up around his ankles and checks his run but still has work to do and he gets down low and gets the ball to the line
PENALTY SOUTHS: A strip ruled by Ashley Klein and Souths get the penalty
Nicho Hynes runs the ball on the last and gets the ball close to the line but gets pulled down
Nicho Hynes converts from wide out
The Sharks on the left as Nicho Hynes drifts across and gets the ball out to the right and Sione Katoa scores
SIONE FLIES TO THE CORNER
SECOND HALF IS GO! Souths are down on the scoreboard and are down to 1 on the bench as Cam Murray ruled out after failing his HIA
Dean Hawkins misses the penalty goal attempt after Sione Katoa who was put on report for a High shot on Cam Murray
UNSUCCESFUL CHALLENGE: Adam Gee believe Jesse Ramien didn't go for the ball though it's a very 50/50 call
Nicho Hynes converts from near enough to the sideline
This is truly just the Ronaldo Mulitalo show tonight because he's scored twice with some brilliance and set up the other as Trindall kicks through the line.
PENALTY SOUTHS: Sharks penalised for an obstruction as Sione Katoa runs around Nicho Hynes
Nicho Hynes converts from closish range
Great work in the air from Ronaldo Mulitalo to beat Taane Milne in the air and got the ball to Teig Wilton
Souths crowd not happy with Ronaldo Mulitalo hitting Jye Gray without the ball; There is nothing illegal with Ronaldo not being able to pull out. Jye Gray having to come from the field for a HIA
CHALLENGE SUCCESSFUL: A challenge from Souths that could go either way normally but Adam Gee rules ruck interference in the bunker after Teig Wilton ruled to have kicked the ball out of the ruck. Ashley Klein ruled knock on
Souths on the attack again after the Sharks turn the ball over
PENALTY SHARKS: Dean Hawkins penalised and ON REPORT for pressure on the neck
Dean Hawkins converts from out wide
Michael Chee Kam goes over as he runs to the line and slams the ball down
Nicho Hynes keeps the conversion towards the right of the uprights from about 10m in from touch
RONALDO!! Off the back of the scrum 10m out, the Sharks go to their left and it's not a clean catch for Ronaldo but he has speed and size to get through to score
PENALTY SHARKS: Souths give away a penalty for the markers not being square and the Sharks get out of their own end
Sharks shut down the play as Souths lack of execution hurts them
Braydon Trindall's dropout doesn't go near going 10m
Potential repeat set for the South Sydney Rabbitohs with a kick in behind knocked dead
Under pressure? What pressure - Jye Gray under pressure at the back under the high ball and then getting out of his own ingoal out to the 20
BIG CONCERN: Jack Wighton diving in low to make a tackle and hits teammate Jacob Host flush on the head and the latter is off for a HIA
Souths survive the first attacking raid from Sharks but not exactly convincingly
Isaiah Tass probably saves a try as he knocks down a pass to unmarked Sharks
GAME ON! Ashley Klein has the whistle tonight and the Sharks use the ball first
Is this the final curtain for Jason Demetriou's South Sydney coaching career? Both sides set to take to the middle of the field as Souths need a win
Referees & scorers:
Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judges: Nick Pelgrave, Phil Henderson
Video Referee: Adam Gee
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS (22)
Tries: Michael Chee Kam, Taane Milne, Thomas Burgess, Isaiah Tass
Conversions: Dean Hawkins (3/4)
Penalty Goals: Dean Hawkins (0/1)
CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS (34)
Tries: Ronaldo Mulitalo (2), Teig Wilton (2), Sione Katoa, Blayke Brailey
Conversions: Nicho Hynes (5/6)