LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon has confirmed the team lineup for the Round 4 game against the Bulldogs, with prop Toby Rudolf stepping in for Tom Hazelton due to a back injury.
The final 17 players have been locked in, with Mawene Hiroti being dropped from the extended bench.
Hohepa Puru remains the 18th man for the match.
The absence of Hamlin-Uele is expected to be balanced out by Hazelton's return from his back injury.
Rudolf, who is making his first appearance on the reserve list this season as he continues his recovery from shoulder surgery, is set to play a crucial role.
The game is scheduled to start at 7.35pm AEDT and will be broadcast on Fox League and Kayo.
Quotes: "Following yesterday's news that prop Toby Rudolf would replace Tom Hazelton (ongoing back injury) on the bench, there are no further changes to the 17." - sharks.com.au
"Hamlin-Uele's absence is set to be offset by the return of Tom Hazelton (back), who has been included on the bench." - sharks.com.au
"Prop Toby Rudolf is listed as a reserve for the first time in 2025 as he finalises his comeback from shoulder surgery." - sharks.com.au
"Kick-off is at 7.35pm AEDT with coverage on Fox League and Kayo." - sharks.com.au