2.35pm AEDT - ROY Asotasi has been ruled out for Souths, while captain Michael Crocker has been promoted to the starting side at lock.
Jeff Lima starts at prop for Asotasi, while Ben Lowe moves to the bench to accommodate Crocker.
For the Panthers, Brad Tighe replaces Geoff Daniela at centre in the only change.
Panthers
Dean Whare, Josh Mansour, Wes Naiqama, Brad Tighe, David Simmons, Tom Humble, Luke Walsh, Sam McKendry, Kevin Kingston, Tim Grant, Sika Manu, Lewis Brown, Nathan Smith. Interchange: Adam Docker, Nigel Plum, James Segeyaro, Clint Newton
Rabbitohs
Greg Inglis, Nathan Merritt, Dylan Farrell, Bryson Goodwin, Andrew Everingham, John Sutton, Adam Reynolds, Sam Burgess, Issac Luke, Roy Asotasi, Chris McQueen, Ben Te'o, Ben Lowe. Interchange: Nathan Peats, Michael Crocker, Jeff Lima, George Burgess
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2.20pm AEDT - Morris opens scoring for Sharks
VETERAN John Morris crossed in the ninth minute to give Cronulla first points against the Warriors.
Todd Carney converted the try to make it 6-0.
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1.50pm - Lewis to play, Rapira out
LUKE Lewis has recovered from an ankle injury and will take his place in Cronulla's side for their clash against the Warriors.
Jon Green drops off the bench in the only change for the Sharks, with Sam Tagataese coming into the side.
Sam Rapira is out for the Warriors, replaced at prop by brother Steve, with Ben Henry coming into the 17 in the back row.
Winger Glen Fisiahii (family tragedy) is also out, replaced by debutant Ngani Laumape.
Sharks
Michael Gordon, Jonathan Wright, Ricky Leutele, Matthew Wright, Beau Ryan, Todd Carney, Jeff Robson, Andrew Fifita, John Morris, Ben Ross, Luke Lewis, Wade Graham, Paul Gallen. Interchange: Chris Heighington, Jayson Bukuya, Anthony Tupou, Sam Tagataese
Warriors
Kevin Locke, Ngani Laumape, Dane Nielsen, Konrad Hurrell, Bill Tupou, Thomas Leuluai, Shaun Johnson, Steve Rapira, Elijah Taylor, Ben Matulino, Ben Henry, Simon Mannering, Todd Lowrie. Interchange: Jacob Lillyman, Feleti Mateo, Sebastine Ikahihfo, Pita Godinet
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CHECK out our live coverage of today's NRL triple header.
The day kicks off at 2pm AEDT, with the Sharks out to celebrate the return of coach Shane Flanagan against the Warriors.
The Rabbitohs will be looking to continue their winning start to the NRL season against the Panthers from 3pm AEDT, while the Dragons are out to break their Canberra hoodoo from 6.30pm AEDT.
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