LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
Get ready for a showdown between titans as the Sharks take on the Panthers in what promises to be a nail-biting encounter.
The Sharks are on fire, with a stellar 9-1 record and recent wins against tough opponents like the Storm and Roosters.
They've proven all the naysayers wrong by showing they have what it takes to beat the big boys.
The memory of their last clash with the Panthers, where they were kept scoreless and Cameron McInnes made a whopping 81 tackles, will be spurring the Sharks on.
They're eager to show how much they've grown since then and test themselves against the defending premiers.
On the other side, the Panthers are reeling from their first loss in a while and will be looking to bounce back.
Coach Cleary will be drilling his team to iron out mistakes and tighten up their defense after a sloppy performance against the Warriors.
With key players like Nathan Cleary sidelined with injury and possible absences looming, the Panthers need to regroup quickly before the Origin period decimates their squad.
It's set to be a clash for the ages, with both teams hungry for victory and a chance to prove their worth on the field.
Don't miss this epic battle between two Rugby League powerhouses.