The Cronulla Sharks and Brisbane Broncos will look to take top spot on the NRL ladder if only for 24 hours as they go head-to-head at Pointsbet Stadium.
Both sides are on 18 points and only a seven-point differential between them, highlighting just how close this contest could be.
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However, the winner could be usurped by the Penrith Panthers on Sunday night as they too have 18 points but a significantly larger points differential in their favour.
The Sharks did not play last round thanks to the bye, while the Broncos edged out a 26-22 win over the Warriors.
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The home side is boosted by the presence of Nicho Hynes at halfback and he will have plenty of legs in him given he only got a handful of minutes for NSW in Origin I.
Brisbane will also welcome back a host of Origin stars too including Reece Walsh, Payne Haas and Patrick Carrigan.
TEAMS
Sharks: 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Siosifa Talakai 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Matt Moylan 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Oregon Kaufusi 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Royce Hunt 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Dale Finucane 14. Wade Graham 15. Jack Williams 16. Thomas Hazelton 17. Braden Hamlin-Uele 18. Braydon Trindall 19. Connor Tracey
Broncos: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Jesse Arthars 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Herbie Farnworth 22. Corey Oates 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Thomas Flegler 9. Billy Walters 10. Payne Haas 11. Kurt Capewell 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Cory Paix 16. Kobe Hetherington 17. Martin Taupau 19. Brendan Piakura 21. Xavier Willison 23. Tristan Sailor
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