We take a look at Saturday afternoons (24/8/2019) Week 23 NRL match which is between the Cronulla Sharks and the New Zealand Warriors. View the odds and teams for both sides as well as our Tips and Bets for the match.
When: Saturday August 24th, 3:00pm
Where: Shark Park
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Preview:
There should be no shortage of entertainment on Saturday afternoon as both the Sharks and Warriors still look to secure their spot in the finals.
Cronulla is back in the eight for now, although it took the Sharks the full 80-minutes to dispose of the helpless Dragons last week.
As for the Warriors, the Kiwis find themselves slipping down the ladder following last week’s 36-point drubbing at the hands of the Roosters. That said, New Zealand is still within striking distance of the eight sitting just three points behind the ninth-place Panthers.
These two sides met only recently back in Wellington, and if Round 18’s game is anything to go by, we should be in for a real thriller on Saturday.
The Warriors held on for a 19-18 victory over the Sharks at home, snapping their previous four-game losing streak to Cronulla. Kodi Nikormima played the hero for the Kiwis, but unfortunately, New Zealand has some real work to do if they hope to earn their first win at Shark Park since 2015.
Cronulla has been installed as the heavy favourite this week at home, where they currently hold a convincing 7-3 record. Backing the Under at Shark Park has been profitable this year, while the Sharks’ 7-2 record as the home favourite also looks good value.
Tip: Cronulla Sharks at $1.38
Value Tip: First Try Scorer: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck at $13
Teams:
Sharks: 1. Josh Dugan 2. Sosaia Feki 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Josh Morris 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Shaun Johnson 7. Chad Townsend 8. Aaron Woods 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Matt Prior 11. Briton Nikora 12. Wade Graham 13. Paul Gallen 14. Kurt Capewell 15. Jack Williams 16. Andrew Fifita 17. Braden Hamlin-Uele 18. Billy Magoulias 19. Blayke Brailey 20. Sione Katoa 21. Kyle Flanagan
Warriors: 1. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 2. David Fusitua 3. Peta Hiku 4. Patrick Herbert 5. Ken Maumalo 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Blake Green 8. Agnatius Paasi 9. Issac Luke 10. Leeson Ah Mau 11. Adam Blair 12. Isaiah Papalii 13. Jazz Tevaga 14. Lachlan Burr 15. Sam Lisone 16. Bunty Afoa 17. Kodi Nikorima 18. Adam Pompey 20. Ligi Sao 21. Adam Keighran 22. Blake Ayshford
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change