Rabbitohs v Dragons: Dufty returns; Halangahu in the mix
Rabbitohs star Keaon Koloamatangi is chasing a win over his future club as South Sydney look to topple the Dragons on Saturday night.
The forward has signed a long-term deal with St George Illawarra from 2027 but his immediate focus is on helping the Rabbitohs rebound from a last-start loss to the Raiders.
Latrell Mitchell almost inspired a stunning comeback at Optus Stadium but it ultimately fell short. South Sydney will look to avoid a similar position this week when they return home to Acor Stadium.
Koloamatangi has laid the platform up front, while Cam Murray has returned to his best form after sitting out most of 2025 with an Achilles injury.
South Sydney have been dealt a blow with David Fifita ruled out, the punishing edge forward to be replaced by Lachlan Hubner in the back row.
St George Illawarra enter the match desperate to secure their first win of the season after a tough start to the year.
There were promising signs in last week's loss to the Sea Eagles but their execution in try-scoring opportunities ultimately let them down.
Halves Kyle Flanagan and Dan Atkinson will look to change that this week, while Jacob Liddle is set to provide an impact off the bench.
Match: Rabbitohs v Dragons
Round 7 -
home Team
Rabbitohs
5th Position
away Team
Dragons
17th Position
Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Team News
Rabbitohs: Matt Dufty is back in the NRL for the first time since 2022 as he takes over from Jye Gray (shoulder) at fullback. The former Dragon and Bulldog played two Pre-Season Challenge games and has lined up in five NSW Cup games while awaiting a crack at NRL level. Lachlan Hubner comes into the back row in place of David Fifita (hamstring) in the only other change to the starting side.
Dragons: After coming on as a replacement last week, Mat Feagai will start against Souths in place of Moses Suli (eye socket). Jacob Halangahu has been added to the bench while winger David Fale is listed among the reserves having served a one-game suspension. Winger Christian Tuipulotu is good to go despite leaving the field with a knee injury last week.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Matthew DuftyFullback for Dragons is number 1 Tyrell Sloan
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Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex JohnstonWinger for Dragons is number 2 Christian Tuipulotu
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Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Latrell MitchellCentre for Dragons is number 3 Mathew Feagai
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Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Jack WightonCentre for Dragons is number 4 Valentine Holmes
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Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Campbell GrahamWinger for Dragons is number 5 Setu Tu
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Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody WalkerFive-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Daniel Atkinson
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Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Jamie HumphreysHalfback for Dragons is number 7 Kyle Flanagan
Forwards
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Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita TatolaProp for Dragons is number 8 Emre Guler
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Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Brandon SmithHooker for Dragons is number 9 Damien Cook
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Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Keaon KoloamatangiProp for Dragons is number 10 Toby Couchman
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2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Lachlan Hubner2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Luciano Leilua
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2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Tallis Duncan2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jaydn Su'A
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Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron MurrayLock for Dragons is number 13 Hamish Stewart
Interchange
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Peter MamouzelosInterchange for Dragons is number 14 Jacob Liddle
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Bronson GarlickInterchange for Dragons is number 15 Blake Lawrie
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Sean KeppieInterchange for Dragons is number 16 Jacob Halangahu
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Jayden SullivanInterchange for Dragons is number 17 Josh Kerr
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 18 Edward KosiInterchange for Dragons is number 18 Hame Sele
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 19 Thomas FletcherInterchange for Dragons is number 19 Kade Reed
Reserves
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Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 20 Salesi AtaataReserve for Dragons is number 20 David Fale
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Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 21 Moala Graham-TaufaReserve for Dragons is number 21 Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga
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Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 22 Liam Le BlancReserve for Dragons is number 22 Lyhkan King-Togia
Rabbitohs Ins
- Bronson Garlick
- Matthew Dufty
- Moala Graham-Taufa
- Salesi Ataata
- Thomas Fletcher
Dragons Ins
- David Fale
- Jacob Halangahu
- Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga
- Lyhkan King-Togia
Rabbitohs Outs
- David Fifita
- Jye Gray
Dragons Ins
- Moses Suli
Match Officials
- Referee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Touch Judge: Dave Munro
- Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Rabbitohs have won three of their last four games against the Dragons.
- The Dragons have lost their last six games at Accor Stadium.
- Rabbitoh Latrell Mitchell has scored 12 tries in 10 games at Accor Stadium.
- Dragons fullback Tyrell Sloan has scored six tries in six games against the Rabbitohs.
- Rabbitohs winger Alex Johnston will make his 100th appearance at Accor Stadium.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
