Newcastle are coming off a very good win, their first away win of the season, against the Gold Coast Titans last week where they ran in five tries in their 30-6 victory.

That was win number five for the season and they’ll be looking to keep their 4-0 record when playing at home this year, especially when this is one of only three home games until the end of June.

Darius Boyd and Akuila Uate (who has scored eight tries this season) combined for 392 metres last week and continue to create havoc for the Knight’s opposition off the back of a solid platform laid down by the Knights forward pack.

They’re going quietly about their business the Knights – just how Bennett likes it.

Nothing quiet about the Sharks’ season unfortunately though, all the noise is around off field issues and it appears to be taking its toll on players who have lost their last four games.

Last week they faced a Club who also has had their fare share of off-field drama in the Canterbury Bulldogs but blew several golden opportunities to register points during the match before going down 24-8.

Things won’t get any easier for the Sharks who have haven’t registered a win against the Knights since Round 7, 2010.

The Sharks just aren’t playing with confidence at the moment whereas the Knights are.

TIP: NEWCASTLE

Odds Comparison:

Newcastle Knights	1.36	1.36	1.33	1.36	1.36	1.37
Cronulla Sharks	3.20	3.25	3.40	3.25	3.20	3.20

Teams:

Newcastle Knights:
Darius Boyd, James McManus, Dane Gagai, Timana Tahu, Akuila Uate, Jarrod Mullen, Tyrone Roberts, Kade Snowden, Kurt Gidley (c), Willie Mason, Robbie Rochow, Alex McKinnon, Chris Houston
Interchange: Travis Waddell, Neville Costigan, Adam Cuthbertson, David Fa’alogo, Korbin Sims (one to be omitted)

Cronulla Sharks:
Michael Gordon, Nathan Stapleton, Ben Pomeroy, Jonathan Wright, Beau Ryan, Todd Carney, Jeff Robson, Andrew Fifita, John Morris, Ben Ross, Luke Lewis, Wade Graham, Paul Gallen (c)
Interchange: Chris Heighington, Jayson Bukuya, Isaac De Gois, Anthony Tupou, Sam Tagataese (one to be omitted)