Rabbitohs v Warriors: Mitchell in the mix; Hanson steps up
The Rabbitohs are out to solidify their place in the top eight when they host the high-flying Warriors in a Saturday evening blockbuster at Accor Stadium.
Wayne Bennett's men made a statement with a comprehensive victory over the Bulldogs last Friday and they currently sit seventh on the ladder with three games to play.
The Rabbitohs have found form following the recent return of their big guns, with David Fifita and Cam Murray making an instant impact in the past couple of weeks.
South Sydney will put their premiership credentials on the line this weekend when the Warriors travel to Sydney for a crucial showdown.
The Wahs army will be out in force at Accor Stadium as Andrew Webster's men chase a top-two finish.
The Warriors now sit level on points with the Panthers and are desperate to secure a home final in the opening week of the post-season.
Match: Rabbitohs v Warriors
Round 25 -
home Team
Rabbitohs
7th Position
away Team
Warriors
3rd Position
Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Team News
Rabbitohs: Superstar Latrell Mitchell is listed among the reserves as he closes in on a return after 11 games on the sideline due to nerve issues in his lower back which have affected his leg and calf. Mitchell has been training this week and running more freely as he eyes a tilt at the finals. Euan Aitken has been promoted to the starting side with Adam Elliott sidelined by a groin injury. Liam Le Blanc has been added to the six-man interchange.
Warriors: Taine Tuaupiki moves into the starting side in place of Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, who copped a two-game suspension for a hip drop tackle. With Luke Metcalf (hamstring) sidelined, Chanel Harris-Tavita moves to halfback and Luke Hanson is the new five-eighth in his second NRL match after debuting in Round 3. The new man on the bench is Morgan Gannon.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Matthew DuftyFullback for Warriors is number 1 Taine Tuaupiki
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Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex JohnstonWinger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
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Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Tallis DuncanCentre for Warriors is number 3 Ali Leiataua
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Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Jack WightonCentre for Warriors is number 4 Leka Halasima
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Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Campbell GrahamWinger for Warriors is number 5 Alofiana Khan-Pereira
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Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody WalkerFive-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Luke Hanson
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Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Jayden SullivanHalfback for Warriors is number 7 Chanel Harris-Tavita
Forwards
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Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita TatolaProp for Warriors is number 8 James Fisher-Harris
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Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Brandon SmithHooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan
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Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Keaon KoloamatangiProp for Warriors is number 10 Mitchell Barnett
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2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 David Fifita2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Kurt Capewell
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2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Euan Aitken2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Jacob Laban
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Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron MurrayLock for Warriors is number 13 Erin Clark
Interchange
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Jye GrayInterchange for Warriors is number 14 Sam Healey
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Lachlan HubnerInterchange for Warriors is number 15 Tanner Stowers-Smith
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Sean KeppieInterchange for Warriors is number 16 Demitric Vaimauga
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Liam Le BlancInterchange for Warriors is number 17 Eddie Ieremia-Toeava
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 18 Peter MamouzelosInterchange for Warriors is number 18 Adam Pompey
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 19 Edward KosiInterchange for Warriors is number 20 Morgan Gannon
Reserves
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Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 20 Jonah GloverReserve for Warriors is number 21 Jett Cleary
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Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 21 Thomas FletcherReserve for Warriors is number 22 Luke Laulilii
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Reserve for Rabbitohs is number 22 Latrell MitchellReserve for Warriors is number 23 Makaia Tafua
Rabbitohs Ins
- Jonah Glover
- Latrell Mitchell
- Liam Le Blanc
- Thomas Fletcher
Warriors Ins
- Jett Cleary
- Luke Hanson
- Luke Laulilii
- Makaia Tafua
- Morgan Gannon
Rabbitohs Outs
- Adam Elliott
Warriors Ins
- Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
- Luke Metcalf
Match Officials
- Referee: Todd Smith
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
- Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
- Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Rabbitohs have won their last eight games at Accor Stadium.
- The Warriors have won three of their last four games against the Rabbitohs at Accor Stadium.
- The Rabbitohs have scored at least 28 points in nine of their last 10 games against the Warriors.
- Warriors coach Andrew Webster will take charge of his 100th NRL game as coach.
- Rabbitohs winger Alex Johnston has scored 18 tries in his last 12 games at Accor Stadium.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
