LIVE NRL: Sharks’ boost in Fifita’s final home game as Bulldogs star scratched

LIVE NRL: Sharks’ boost in Fifita’s final home game as Bulldogs star scratched

The Sharks can cement their spot in the top four with a victory over the struggling Bulldogs on Saturday night.

Cronulla centre Siosifa Talakai returns from a shoulder injury in a timely boost with Connor Tracey out due to concussion.

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Andrew Fifita will come off the bench in his last home game for the club, while 22-year-old Kayal Iro will make his debut, replacing Matt Ikuvalu (groin).

Dale Finucane (ribs) has been ruled out, with Cameron McInnes shifting to lock and Braydon Trindall moving onto the bench.

The Bulldogs are without enforcer Luke Thompson (Covid) and Joe Stimson was hospitalised early this week with an infected cut but he’ll play.

Josh Jackson moves from lock to second row with Tevita Pangai Jr dropped to NSW Cup and Chris Patolo joining the bench.

Harrison Edwards slots into lock, while Joshua Stuckey will make his NRL debut off the bench.

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