Titans v Sharks NRLW preview

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Gold Coast Titans (W) v Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks (W) Saturday 11:05am at Cbus Super Stadium, Robina / Yugambeh

Round 6 of the NRLW kicks off as the Gold Coast Titans take on an undefeated Cronulla Sharks outfit.

The Titans will be looking to make it back-to-back victories after a solid win last round against the Sydney Roosters, 26-6. Titans coach Karyn Murphy was happy the team could put a win on after a few tough weeks. In a physical game played in hot conditions, the Titans were able to turn the heat up themselves. The Titans could hold composure and sustain the lead on the scoreboard even with two sin bins.

Taliah Fuimaono will sit out the round 6 clash through a two-match suspension for a high tackle, which saw her serve 10 minutes in the sin bin last game. Sienna Lofipo will take her spot on the run-on side.

The Sharks remain undefeated for the 2024 season after racking up a convincing win against St. George 28-4. Coach Tony Herman was pleased the side could keep the opposition to only 4 points. Even when pressed on their goal line defence, the Sharks held composure for the game.

The same 17 will run out on the Gold Coast, as Herman has had no need to make any changes to the winning side.

Last meeting: Round 3 2023 - Sharks 8 Titans 10

Who to watch: Evania Pelite shone last week with two tries and nearly 180 meters off 17 hit-ups. While prop Shannon Mato and captain Georgia Hale were solid last game, they will be ready to put on a solid performance at home.

The Sharks have a wealth of danger, from Quincy Dodd up front to Emma Tonegato and captain Tiana Penitani at the back.

MY TIP: The Sharks will continue their undefeated charge to the finals; the Gold Coast will trouble them in a close game, though. Sharks by 8.

1. Evania Pelite 2. Georgia Grey 3. Jaime Chapman 4. Niall Williams-Guthrie 5. Emily Bass 18. Lailani Montgomery 7. Lauren Brown 8. Shannon Mato 9. Brittany Breayley-Nati 10. Jessika Elliston 11. Zara Canfield 12. Shaylee Bent 13. Georgia Hale 14. Lily-Rose Kolc 15. Laikha Clarke 17. Matekino Gray 19. Hailee-Jay Maunsell 21. Ngatokotoru Arakua

1. Cassie Staples 2. Nakia Davis-Welsh 3. Tiana Penitani 4. Annessa Biddle 5. Georgia Ravics 6. Emma Tonegato 7. Tayla Preston 8. Ellie Johnston 9. Quincy Dodd 10. Holli Wheeler 20. Talei Holmes 12. Rhiannon Byers 13. Brooke Anderson 11. Vanessa Foliaki 14. Sharni Smale 15. Chloe Saunders 17. Tegan Dymock 16. Manilita Takapautolo

Referees: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski; Sideline Officials: Rochelle Tamarua, Jack Klein; Video Referees: Kasey Badger;