LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
The NZ Warriors and Cronulla Sutherland are set to clash at Sharks Stadium today at 5:30 PM local time (7:30 PM NZT) in what promises to be an exciting battle of their forward packs.
The Warriors are led by captain James Fisher-Harris, while Addin Fonua-Blake will represent the Sharks against his former team.
Cronulla has had success at home, winning six of their last eight matches at this venue.
However, the Warriors have recently triumphed in thrilling encounters during their past visits to Sharks Stadium, winning 32-30 in 2023 and 30-28 in Shaun Johnson's final game.
Fisher-Harris has been instrumental in helping the Warriors climb into the top four of the ladder, but he faces added pressure following Mitchell Barnett's ACL injury sustained during last week's victory over the Rabbitohs.
Despite their historical struggles on the road, the Warriors have excelled in Australia this year, securing five wins out of six matches.