The first NRL Round 5 game today is between Parramatta Eels and Cronulla Sharks with the game to be played at Parramatta Stadium with the opening kick to take place at 5:30pm local time. The away team the Sharks are the current favourites in the market to win the match. View our live scores and results for the game between Parramatta Eels and Cronulla Sharks.
WHERE AND WHEN: Parramatta Stadium, Friday @ 17:30
Parramatta Eels $2.55 vs Cronulla Sharks $1.53 at Sportsbet Australia
Parramatta Eels $2.55 vs Cronulla Sharks $1.53 at Luxbet Australia
Parramatta Eels:
Jarryd Hayne (c), Ken Sio, Ryan Morgan, Jacob Loko, Vai Toutai, Luke Kelly, Chris Sandow, Mitch Allgood, Matt Keating, Tim Mannah, Reni Maitua (c), Ben Smith, Joseph Paulo.
Interchange: Ben Roberts, Darcy Lussick, Fuifui Moimoi, Kelepi Tanginoa
Cronulla Sharks:
Michael Gordon, Nathan Stapleton, Ben Pomeroy, Jonathan Wright, Beau Ryan, Chad Townsend, Jeff Robson, Andrew Fifita, John Morris, Ben Ross, Luke Lewis, Wade Graham, Paul Gallen (capt)
Interchange: Chris Heighington, Jayson Bukuya, Isaac De Gois, Anthony Tupou, Sam Tagataese, Stewart Mills (one to be omitted).
The History: Played 76; Sharks 40, Eels 36. The Sharks have been victorious in six of the past nine clashes and incredibly they hold a 12-9 advantage over the Eels at Parramatta Stadium. However, the Eels have won the past two times they’ve met at the venue, including a 29-20 win in Round 13 last season.
