Check out the match preview and prediction for the round 25 clash between the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Newcastle Knights.
MATCHDAY NEWS
MATCHDAY SCHEDULE
South Sydney Rabbitohs Vs Newcastle Knights
Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney
Date: Sunday, August 24, 7:35 pm
MATCHDAY TEAM NEWS
Rabbitohs: 1. Jye Gray 2. Fletcher Myers 3. Taane Milne 4. Richard Kennar 5. Jacob Gagai 6. Jack Wighton 7. Dean Hawkins 8. Davvy Moale 9. Damien Cook 10. Sean Keppie 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Tallis Duncan 13. Cameron Murray 14. Peter Mamouzelos 15. Jacob Host 16. Thomas Burgess 17. Shaquai Mitchell 18. Siliva Havili 19. Liam Le Blanc 20. Michael Chee Kam 21. Izaac Tu’itupou Thompson 22. Tyrone Munro
Knights: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Fletcher Sharpe 3. Dane Gagai 4. Dylan Lucas 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Jack Cogger 7. Phoenix Crossland 8. Daniel Saifiti 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Leo Thompson 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Kai Pearce-Paul 13. Adam Elliott 14. Will Pryce 15. Mathew Croker 16. Jack Hetherington 17. Brodie Jones 18. Thomas Cant 19. Sebastian Su’a 20. Jackson Hastings 21. Kyle McCarthy 22. David Armstrong
Referee: Chris Butler
Embed from Getty ImagesMATCHDAY PREVIEW
The Rabbitohs came close to winning against the Tigers last Saturday night, but it wasn’t to be. After finding themselves down 16-4 at halftime, the Rabbitohs came out strong in the second half, with Cody Walker twice getting his side in a position to come back and win the game. When it came to the final 40 seconds of the match, and Rabbitohs attacking the try-line, a forward pass was thrown by Campbell Graham.
Dean Hawkins has been named at halfback as Cody Walker will miss the game due to concussion protocols. Tyrone Munro, Michael Chee Kam, and Siliva Havili have been named as reserves.
The Knights and their fans were heartbroken in Sunday’s game against the Sharks. The Sharks raced to a 10-point lead before the Knights ran them down and took the lead. The Sharks drew level in the second half, leading to a field goal shootout. Both teams had chances to win before full-time but were penalised for blockers. Daniel Atkinson kicked the winning field goal in Golden Point.
Tyson Gamble suffered a hand injury in the loss to the Sharks. Jack Cogger takes his place at five-eighth. Will Pryce has been named on the bench. Dylan Lucas returns from a hamstring injury in the centres. Kyle McCarthy moves to the bench.
For the Rabbitohs, this game is about pride. Winning the remaining games of the 2024 season gives them a good note to finish off with, especially with Wayne Bennett coming in next year. The Knights could still make the finals if results go their way, though it shouldn’t have come to that. A win here is a must, especially if Adam O’Brien needs his team to finish higher than 12th to activate his contract extension.
Former Knight Akuila Uate has the record for most tries in a game against the Rabbitohs, scoring four in 2011.
Head-to-head stats can be found at Number Crunch Stats.
MATCHDAY PREDICTION
Check out all the NRL Predictions here.
Knights by 14 points.
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