Chloe Schibeci previews North Queensland Cowboys v.s South Sydney Rabbitohs. This is what we have to look forward to.
FORM LINE
North Queensland Cowboys
The Cowboys have struggled this season, winning just three games. Their most recent win was back in June when they beat the Newcastle Knights. Last weekend, they lost to the Gold Coast Titans by 20 points.
South Sydney Rabbitohs
The Rabbitohs are currently in the top eight, winning seven from 13 games this season. They have won their last two games, the most recent being last Friday night against the Brisbane Broncos.
SQUAD NEWS
North Queensland Cowboys
1. Scott Drinkwater, 2. Kyle Feldt, 3. Tom Opacic, 4. Connelly Lemuelu, 5. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, 6. Ben Hampton, 7. Michael Morgan, 8. Josh McGuire, 9. Reece Robson, 10. Jordan McLean, 11. Mitchell Dunn, 12. Coen Hess, 13. Jason Taumalolo, 14. Jake Granville, 15. John Asiata, 16. Emry Pere, 17. Francis Molo, 18. Shane Wright, 19. Jake Clifford, 20. Corey Jensen, 22. Esan Marsters
South Sydney Rabbitohs
1. Latrell Mitchell, 2. Alex Johnston, 3. Campbell Graham, 4. Dane Gagai, 5. Jaxson Paulo, 6. Cody Walker, 7. Adam Reynolds, 8. Tevita Tatola, 9. Damien Cook, 10. Thomas Burgess, 11. Jaydn Su’A, 12. Bayley. Sironen, 13. Cameron Murray, 14. Mark Nicholls, 15. Liam Knight, 16. Patrick. Mago, 17. Keaon Koloamatangi, 18. Jack Johns, 19. Corey Allan, 20. Troy Dargan, 21. Kurt Dillon
KEY STAT
Statistics show that of the last 34 games these teams have played together, the Cowboys have won 17 to the Rabbitohs’ 16; one game ended in a draw. Their two most recent meetings, both in the 2019 season, have been won by the Rabbitohs.
BATTLE TO WATCH
Kyle Feldt versus Alex Johnston. Both talented wingers who have scored plenty of points for their respective teams so far this season.
Kyle Feldt has played 13 games for the Cowboys so far this year and has scored 11 tries. Alex Johnston for the Rabbitohs has also played each game this season and has scored 10 tries for himself.
Both players are skilled in attack and have the ability to produce points for their respective teams, which could make for an entertaining game with plenty of points scored.
GAME DETAILS
Date: Saturday, August 15
Venue: Queensland Country Bank Stadium
Kick-off: 5:30 PM
