LIVE NRL: Sharks’ big Hynes boost as Roosters pull playmaker switch for blockbuster

The Cronulla Sharks have been handed major boost as superstar halfback Nicho Hynes makes his return from calf tightness against the Sydney Roosters .

The Sharks are 1-17, while for the Roosters Connor Watson will start at hooker with Brandon Smith sifting to the bench. The Sharks were without Hynes in last weekend’s clash against the Storm but Craig Fitzgibbon’s side prevailed in a thrilling 25-18 victory that ensured his side remained top of the ladder.The return of Hynes couldn’t come at a better time either as he looks to cement a place in Blues coach Michael Maguire’s squad for Origin Game I on June 5.

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