The Sharks will be hoping the North Coast can bring some better fortunes when they host the Titans in Coffs Harbour on the back of two narrow defeats.
After going down to the Dolphins by just two-points in Round 16, Cronulla were once again on the wrong end of a tight contest last Friday after a Matt Burton field goal stripped them of another victory against the Bulldogs.
Having slipped to fourth on the ladder after losses in four of their past five matches, Cronulla will be looking to rediscover the form that carried them to seven wins on the trot.
The Titans, meanwhile, will be well rested after a Round 17 bye and eager to continue the form that saw them demolish the Warriors 66-6 in Round 16.
With up to five players expected back from injury for the Round 18 clash, competition for spots will be heating up on the Gold Coast this week after several young stars have stepped up for Des Hasler's side.
Match: Sharks v Titans
Round 18 -
home Team
Sharks
3rd Position
away Team
Titans
15th Position
Venue: C.ex Coffs International Stadium, Coffs Harbour
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Stat Attack
- The Sharks have won their past nine games against the Titans.
- The Titans have won only two from seven away from home this season.
- The Sharks have won three from three in Coffs Harbour.
- Titans winger Alofiana Khan-Pereira has scored eight tries in his past five games.
- Sharks winger Sione Katoa has scored six tries in his past five games.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services,
