After a slow start to the season, the Broncos have come galloping out of the blocks to be one of the in-form teams of the competition, winning five on the trot in the lead-up to this big clash against the Sharks.
Last week, Brisbane headed to Newcastle and raided their home fortress by claiming the two points with a late win, with former Knights captain Romy Teitzel on-song for the visitors scoring a try and slotting four important conversions in the 32-24 victory.
Cronulla however were handed a hammering blow last week against the Roosters, with their first loss of the season being a heavy 40-0 defeat, a result completely out of line with their standing at the top of the ladder.
The Sharks will no doubt be putting that result behind them as they head to Cbus Super Stadium on the Gold Coast, a venue they have already enjoyed success at this year after defeating the Titans 22-4 in Round 6.
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Team News
Broncos: No changes to the Broncos side who came from behind to defeat the Knights last week. Tazmin Rapana has served her one-game suspension, but has not been named amongst the reserves to return.
Sharks: Nakia Davis-Welsh returns on the wing in place of Dominique du Toit, who moves to the reserves, in the only change to Tony Herman's side. Manilita Takapautolo is the new 18th player, with Georgia Hannaway slotting back into the extended reserves.
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Stat Attack
- The Broncos have won eight of their past nine games in Queensland.
- Sharks winger Georgia Ravics has scored a try in all three games played at Queensland venues.
- The Broncos have scored 186 points in their past five games.
- Sharks captain Tiana Penitani has scored four tries in her past five games.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.