Round 15 Preview

Due to the injury of Teig Wilton, this week will mark the first time in some time that Siosifa Talakai will enter the starting team as he moves once inch close to earning a recall into the NSW Blues team.

After a strong showing last week the Sharks will receive Nicho Hynes back and are playing at their home fortress. While a win is inevitable, a blowout of The Dolphins could be on the cards.

Origin stars Murray Taulagi and Reece Robson are back on deck this round for the Cowboys as they look to turn their fortunes from last week. It is hard to go past them, considering they are underdogs.

Predicting a Cowboys victory, expect them to emerge victorious in both halves and especially go into half-time with the lead.

While he tends to be a liability on defence, centre Richard Kennar has managed to cross the line several times this season in attack.

The Rabbitohs struggles have continued over the past two weeks, while the Broncos have flourished despite fullback Reece Walsh remaining out of the starting team.

Alofiana Khan-Pereira has scored six tries in his past six matches for the Gold Coast Titans and will aim to make it seven this week against a depleted Tigers team.

In the battle of the bottom teams on the NRL ladder, the win could go either way but the Tigers are a good shout considering they will be playing at home and are destined to put a bad week of news headlines behind them.

No matter who wins the two points, the clash is set to be a high-scoring encounter as both teams are known for their attacking prowess and style.

After three consecutive wins, it’s hard to go past choosing the Warriors not winning in front of their home fans. The club will also receive back star halfback Shaun Johnson.

Competing with Dylan Edwards for a NSW Blues jumper, fullback James Tedesco has one more round to cement his spot in the Origin team and could do it with a couple of tries to his name.

The Eels will be looking to produce the ‘Upset of the Round’ after falling to rivals Bulldogs last week in the final minutes of the match. A strong showing is also expected of Mitch Moses as he fights for the NSW Blues No.7 jersey.

Zac Lomax is currently the best winger in the NRL and is coming off an impressive performance against the Wests Tigers where he scored 32 points – the majority of the points coming in the second half.

Sticking with the tryscorer market, Manly Sea Eagles winger Tommy Talau managed to cross the line four times last week against the Panthers and is a strong possibility to record another strong try-scoring performance.

After scoring a hattrick last week against Manly, winger Brian To’o will be attempting to replicate his try-scoring feats this weekend.

Dylan Edwards returns to the team this weekend and will need a big performance to solidify his spot in the NSW Blues line-up for Game 2.