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Cronulla Sharks fell to their third successive defeat in a 12-6 loss at South Sydney Rabbitohs on Monday, raising concerns over their form heading into the NRL finals.
The second-placed Sharks are now without a win in four after the Rabbitohs - out of the running for a finals spot - registered rare back-to-back victories.
Cody Walker scored the hosts' opening try at ANZ Stadium, with Damien Cook's penalty goal sending the Rabbitohs in with an 8-0 lead at half-time.
A Wade Graham try after the interval helped pull the Sharks to within two points half an hour from time, but the Rabbitohs defended resolutely to keep their opponents at bay.
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Joe Burgess then wrapped up the victory by touching down in the closing seconds, earning Souths a seventh win of the campaign.
The Sharks embarked on a 15-match winning run prior to a draw with Gold Coast Titans at the beginning of their current barren run.