LeagueNews.co | Robbie Hamilton
Cronulla's Lisa Fiaola team is facing a do-or-die situation in Finals Week 2 as they take on Wests Tigers with a preliminary final spot at stake.
The under-17s women, coached by Isaac Michael, are the only Sharks NSWRL Junior Representative side still in the competition after the SG Ball and Tarsha Gale teams were eliminated in week one playoffs.
Despite a recent loss to the Bulldogs, Cronulla will draw confidence from their previous victory against the Tigers.
They will look to build on their strong start against Canterbury in the last game, where they took the lead through tries by Julliana Kolio and Sienna Best before faltering against the undefeated Bulldogs.
The winner of the Sharks-Tigers matchup will advance to a grand final qualifier against the Central Coast Roosters, who emerged victorious against the Eels in their opening finals match.
This upcoming game is crucial for Lisa Fiaola's team as they aim to keep their season alive and continue their pursuit of a championship.