After one false start, the Steelers' Harold Matthews side will travel north to get their campaign under way on Saturday against the North Sydney Bears.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
Illawarra was set to face Cronulla Sharks in their season opener last weekend at Collegians Sporting Complex, however the game was abandoned due to rain.
Saturday will also mark the first game for the Bears, with last week's clash with the Roosters also called off.
The Steelers were knocked out in the opening round of the 2019 finals series.
Illawarra's SG Ball and Tarsha Gale Cup sides will also kick off their 2020 campaign this weekend.
The Steelers are defending champions in both grades. The Steelers' SG Ball side will face the Bears while and the club's Tarsha Gale Cup team will tackle Wests Tigers at Leichhardt Oval.
Illawarra claimed the 2019 SG Ball title with a 34-23 win over Manly while the Steelers' Tarsha Gale Cup side won the trophy by beating Newcastle 24-12.
While you're with us the Illawarra Mercury is offering sport readers 20% off an annual digital subscription. Sign up to stay up to date with all the local sports you love for only $3 a week. Terms and conditions apply.
Subscribe to our newsletters
Joshua Bartlett
A sporting fanatic who is keen to promote all codes in the Illawarra and abroad. Mercury's chief football reporter.
A sporting fanatic who is keen to promote all codes in the Illawarra and abroad. Mercury's chief football reporter.
