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Live: Sharks hit with late out as fourth spot goes on the line against Knights

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  • The Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks will host the Newcastle Knights in a crucial NRL match where fourth place on the ladder is at stake.
  • The Sharks have made late changes, with Jesse Ramien out due to illness and Siosifa Talakai injured, but welcome back Origin star Briton Nikora.
  • The Melbourne Storm will play the Sydney Roosters later in the evening, with the Storm missing several key players.

The race for fourth spot on the NRL ladder intensifies tonight as the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks prepare to host the Newcastle Knights at Shark Park. The Sharks are looking to build on their dominant performance last week against the Dolphins, aiming to secure a crucial home advantage.

Sharks hit with late out but welcome back Origin star

— NRL.comHeadline indicating team changes for the Sharks.

However, the Sharks have been dealt a blow with Jesse Ramien ruled out late due to illness on game day. This follows the earlier unavailability of Siosifa Talakai, who is sidelined with an elbow injury. Mawene Hiroti is set to move into the centres, while Sam Stonestreet and Jayden Berrell have been added to the bench. On a positive note for Cronulla, State of Origin star Briton Nikora returns to the team after a post-Origin rest period, and Addin Fonua-Blake is back in the starting XIII.

Jesse Ramien is a late out for the Sharks, with the centre coming down with illness on game day.

— Article textDetailing Jesse Ramien's withdrawal from the match.

The Knights, conversely, have no late changes to their lineup. Winger Greg Marzhew is named to play despite an injury scare last weekend. The inclusion of Blues star Bradman Best sees Fletcher Sharpe shift to five-eighth, adding a new dynamic to their play.

That comes after Siosifa Talakai was ruled out with an elbow injury on Thursday.

— Article textExplaining Siosifa Talakai's absence due to injury.

Tonight's action kicks off with this Sharks-Knights clash, followed by another significant encounter. The Melbourne Storm will travel north to face the Sydney Roosters. Notably, the Storm will be without several of their prominent players for this fixture, adding another layer of intrigue to the evening's proceedings.

In good news for Cronulla, Briton Nikora returns to the team after a post-Origin rest, while Addin Fonua-Blake is back in the starting XIII.

— Article textHighlighting the return of key players for the Sharks.
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