Friday night footy: Panthers v Rabbitohs

18th minute: South Sydney can breathe a big sigh of relief. The Panthers were straight back on the attack and forced a line dropout, however the Rabbitohs went short, Brian To'o spilled the ball and Wayne Bennett's men take possession. Panthers 12 - Rabbitohs 0.

13th minute: It hasn't taken Penrith long to capitalise on the extra man, Lindsay Smith delivering a perfect pass for Liam Henry, who skips to the outside of David Fifita, reaches out and slams the ball down. Panthers 12 - Rabbitohs 0.

12th minute: We're going back to the Bunker, this time at the other end of the field with Tom Jenkins claiming a try. The on-field referee thinks he has spotted a Panthers knock on in the contest to catch a bomb, with Scott Sorensen going up to compete with Dayne Jennings. The Rabbitoh knocked on first, before it went forward off Sorensen. It's no try but Penrith have an attacking scrum. Panthers 6 - Rabbitohs 0.

11th minute: We're off to the bunker with Dayne Jennings claiming a Rabbitohs try in the corner. Cody Walker, however, lashed out and kicked Jack Cogger at marker after playing the ball. The kick caused a minor scuffle, the try is disallowed and Walker is sent to the sin bin. Panthers 6 - Rabbitohs 0.

8th minute: It's been an end-to-end start to the match, with Dylan Edwards putting Liam Henry through a hole the set after his try. South Sydney scrambled to deny the Panthers and then received a penalty and attacking chance of their own. A forward pass, however, brought the set of six to an early end. Panthers 6 - Rabbitohs 0.

4th minute: It's a perfect start for Penrith, Dylan Edwards producing a spectacular solo try. The fullback latched on to an offload from Paul Alamoti before running 50 metres, stepping past Jye Gray and fending off Latrell Siegwalt to score the try. In positional news for the Panthers, Jack Cole was named in the centres but looks to be playing in the halves, with Blaize Talagi shifting to centre. Panthers 6 - Rabbitohs 0.

Kick-off: We are underway at CommBank Stadium with Penrith out to snap a two-game losing streak. The Rabbitohs are in form, having won their past two matches and eager to solidify their place in the top eight. Jack Wighton is back from a broken arm for South Sydney, while Panthers winger Brian To'o has a point to prove after missing out on NSW selection for Wednesday's decider. Panthers 0 - Rabbitohs 0.

Stat Attack

• The Panthers have won 13 of their last 16 games against the Rabbitohs.
• The Rabbitohs have lost three of their last four away games.
• The Panthers have won 11 of their last 12 games at CommBank Stadium.
• Rabbitohs five-eighth Cody Walker has scored six tries in his last five games at CommBank Stadium.
• Panthers winger Thomas Jenkins has scored six tries in five games at CommBank Stadium this season.

Late Mail

Panthers: One more late change for Penrith with Jack Cole moving from the bench to start at centre and Izack Tago shifting to the interchange. Luke Garner came out of the side in Thursday's 24-hour update, replaced in the starting side by Billy Phillips. That brings Zakauri Clarke onto the six-man bench. Phillips and Scott Sorensen line up in the back row after Isaiah Papali'i was ruled out with a concussion and with Liam Martin away on NSW duties. Nathan Cleary and Isaah Yeo are also off with the Blues, with Jack Cogger taking over at halfback and Lindsay Smith at lock. Brian To'o will take his place on the wing after missing out on NSW selection. The Panthers have won 13 of their last 16 games against the Rabbitohs.

Rabbitohs: South Sydney will line up 1-19, with no late changes on gameday. Jack Wighton is on track to return from a broken arm but South Sydney have been dealt a blow with record-breaking try-scorer Alex Johnston struck down due to a calf injury. Wighton's return at centre will see Tallis Duncan shift to the back-row, with Dayne Jennings replacing Johnston on the wing. Matt Dufty is also back in the six-man bench and could play his first game since Round 12.