
The Dolphins have held off fast-finishing Cronulla and confirmed a 30-28 upset win that looms as another blow to Nicho Hynes' hopes of retaining the NSW halfback jersey for State of Origin II.
With his Blues spot already under pressure after a quiet showing in game one, the Sharks No.7 was powerless to stop the Dolphins from surging to a surprise 22-0 lead after 26 minutes on Thursday night.