The Sharks are in cruise control in Townsville and lead the Cowboys 10-0 after 25 minutes.
It’s been wave after wave of attack from the visitors who have crossed through Kayal Iro and Briton Nikora.
MATCH CENTRE: Cowboys vs. Sharks, scores, stats
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MATCH PREVIEW
In a rematch of last year’s semi-final, the Cowboys play host to the Cronulla Sharks in Townsville, with both teams hungry to notch their first win of the season.
While both teams have an 0-1 record, there were stark differences between their Round 1 performances.
The Sharks gave Penrith an almighty scare in Las Vegas. A week later, the Cowboys were blown off the park by the Sea Eagles.
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Todd Payten wasted no time making a statement, dropping high-priced back rower Jeremiah Nanai to reserve grade.
Cronulla certainly hold a mental edge over the Cowboys. They’ve won nine of the last 11 meetings between these two sides, including the 2024 semi-final.
TEAMS
Cowboys: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Braidon Burns 3. Jaxon Purdue 4. Viliami Vailea 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Tom Dearden 7. Thomas Duffy 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 10. Sam McIntyre 11. John Bateman 12. Kai O’Donnell 13. Reuben Cotter 14. Karl Lawton 15. Harrison Edwards 16. Griffin Neame 17. Coen Hess 21. Jaxon Paulo
Sharks: 1. William Kennedy 2. Samuel Stonestreet 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Kayal Iro 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Oregon Kaufusi 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Cameron McInnes 14. Daniel Atkinson 15. Siosifa Talakai 16. Braden Hamlin-Uele 18. Tuku Hau Tapuha 20. Billy Burns
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