After the Dragons' final hopes were snuffed out on Sunday they must find a way to recover from the loss before confronting a Titans team buzzing after a big win over Manly.
Seemingly in good shape in eighth position just six weeks ago, the Dragons have now slumped to 11th and will miss the finals for a fourth straight year - the longest absence since joint venture began in 1999.
Meanwhile, despite being well out of the finals race, the Titans have shown positive signs in the past month, desperate to finish the year on a high note.
When these sides met in Round 10 it was the Titans prevailing 20-16 in Magic Round. Justin Holbrook's men then lost 10 in a row before stunning the Sea Eagles at Cbus Super Stadium.
Match: Dragons v Titans
Round 23 -
home Team
Dragons
10th Position
away Team
Titans
15th Position
Venue: WIN Stadium, Wollongong
The Rundown
Team news
Dragons: Cody Ramsey's return at fullback was a timely boost for the Dragons as they look to finish a disappointing season on a positive note. Jayden Sullivan is expected to return from shoulder injury.
Titans: Erin Clark remains on hooker replacement duties following Aaron Booth's season-ending injury, while Tanah Boyd and AJ Brimson will continue to call the shots in the halves. Skipper Tino Fa'asuamaleaui is expected back after missing Round 23 due to the impending birth of his second child.
Captain AJ sets Cbus Super Stadium alight
