The Sharks have played spoiler at Mt Smart, overcoming a 12-point deficit to beat the Warriors 16-12 in their NRL season opener. 

The hosts came firing out of the gate, leading 12-nil after 14 minutes with tries to prop Addin Fonua-Blake and five-eighth Luke Metcalf. 

Cronulla cut the lead to six at halftime before scoring immediately after the break to trim the lead to 12-10. 

Sharks centre Siosifa Talakai ultimately scored the game-winner with a try in the 58th minute. 

Richie Barnett joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to review the round-one clash.  

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