Cronulla Sharks made it three wins in a row on Monday night, defeating premiers Souths 18-10 in the worst weather conditions seen at Remondis Stadium in many years.
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NRL officials offered both clubs before kick-off the option to postpone the game because of the 80 km plus winds, driving rain and wet playing surface.
In front of 3978 people, who braved conditions more suitable for building an ark than playing footy, the Sharks thwarted a brave Southern Sydney.
Losing skipper Paul Gallen, with a hip injury late on Monday afternoon, saw Wade Graham step in as captain and Jayson Bukuya come into the team.
Bukuya scored the match sealing try near fulltime falling on a grabber kick out through by hooker Michael Ennis.
Ennis, Luke Lewis, Matt Prior and five-eighth were outstanding in a gritty Sharks team.
Veteran halfback Jeff Robson was interviewed on field and said they were among the worst conditions he had ever played in during his career.
Luke Lewis was named the Harvey Norman player of the match with the veteran hitting his straps in recent weeks.
The Sharks ran into gale force winds in the second half which were so strong the goalposts wobbled like jelly.