Cronulla Sharks SG Ball and Matthews Cup teams will make history on Saturday, May 9, when they compete in their respective grand finals.
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Cronulla’s under 18s and under 16s teams have never been in a grand final in the same season.
The SG Ball team put in an outstanding defensive display last weekend to score a gusty 12-0 win over Penrith to qualify for the decider.
Cronulla now take on South Sydney in the grand final
The Matthews Cup team downed Canterbury 38-18 for their clash with Parramatta.
Both matches will be played at Leichhardt Oval.
Matthews Cup kicks off at 11am, SG Ball at 1pm.
Team lists
Matthews Cup under 16s - Cronulla Sharks v Parramatta Eels:
Dylan Smith, Bronson Xerri, Semisi Kioa, Jack Gould, Julian Spanos, Kai Broadhurst, Luke Metcalf, Fine Kula, Tamati McCausland, James Roumanos, Jaeman Salmon, Jay Shearman, Lachlan Smith (c); interchange: Pita Toamotu, Monty Raper, Trace Davidson, Rhys Ward, William Swann; coach, Glenn Brailey.
SG Ball under 18s - Cronulla Sharks v South Sydney:
William Kennedy, Josh Tuilagi, Curtis Scott (c), Keenan Yorston, Cameron Scott, Kyle Flanagan, Jack Williams, Daniel Vasquez, Blayke Brailey, Brock Ilett, Jesse Savage, Luis Strickland, Billy Magoulias; interchange: Jaiden Brown, Reece Gair, Tony Matautia, Soakimi Tuitavuki, Justin Timu, Amo Lualua; coach, Dave Howlett.
Can they win?