FRIDAY, 14th JUNE, 2024 ACCOR STADIUM,SYDNEY
Rabbitohs Aim for Back-to-Back Wins: Broncos Face Tough Challenge at Accor Stadium
Fresh from an upset victory over the Titans, the Rabbitohs aim for their first back-to-back wins of the season as they host the Broncos at Accor Stadium.
Latrell Mitchell Shines: Star Fullback’s Performance Spurs Rabbitohs to Victory Over Titans
Latrell Mitchell delivered a stellar performance, thrilling South Sydney fans and leading to a 46-12 thrashing of the Gold Coast. This has put him firmly in the Origin spotlight, prompting Brisbane to strategize on how to contain the star fullback.
Return of Captain Murray: Rabbitohs Welcoming Cameron Murray Back After Injury
Additionally, the Rabbitohs are set to welcome back their star captain, Cameron Murray (hip), for the first time since Round 9, eager to help his team continue their climb out of the NRL cellar.
Broncos Seek Redemption: Eager to Bounce Back After Disappointing Losses
Meanwhile, the Broncos will be eager to get their season back on track after losses to the Titans and Sharks on either side of their bye.
Injury Woes Continue for Broncos: Reece Walsh Remains Sidelined, Relief with Staggs’ Return
Star fullback Reece Walsh will remain sidelined for another week due to a head knock, but there’s relief with centre Kotoni Staggs named to play after injuring his knee during Saturday’s loss to the Sharks.
The only change for the Broncos is Xavier Willison coming onto the bench, while Fletcher Baker drops to the reserves. Kotoni Staggs is confirmed to play despite his recent knee knock.
South Sydney vs. Brisbane Line-ups: Changes and Confirmations for Both Teams
South Sydney
1. Latrell Mitchell 2. Alex Johnston 3. Taane Milne 4. Richard Kennar 5. Jacob Gagai , 6. Jack Wighton 7. Cody Walker 8. Davvy Moale 9. Damien Cook 10. Sean Keppie , 11. Michael Chee Kam 12. Jai Arrow 13. Keaon Koloamatangi, 14. Peter Mamouzelos , 15. Tallis Duncan 16. Cameron Murray 17. Thomas Burgess, 18. Dion Teaupa 19. Liam Le Blanc , 20. Adam Christensen 21. Chase Chapman 22. Bayleigh Bentley-Hape
Broncos
1. Tristan Sailor 2. Corey Oates 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Selwyn Cobbo 5. Deine Mariner, 6. Ezra Mam 7. Jock Madden 8. Corey Jensen 9. Billy Walters 10. Payne Haas 11. Brendan Piakura , 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan, 14. Tyson Smoothy 15. Xavier Willison 16. Kobe Hetherington, 17. Jack Gosiewski , 18. Josiah Karapani 19. Fletcher Baker 20. Israel Leota 21. Martin Taupau 22. Blake Mozer
Referee. Adam Gee, Touch Judges. Matt Noyen, Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski ,Bunker, Grant Atkins
Key Matchup History: Rabbitohs vs. Broncos: Recent Records and Statistics
The Rabbitohs have scored 88 points in their past two games.
The Broncos have won four of their past five games against the Rabbitohs.
Rabbitohs fullback Latrell Mitchell has scored 48 points in his past four games.
The Broncos play their first game at Accor Stadium since the 2023 grand final.
The Rabbitohs require 17 points to reach 40,000 points scored since 1908.
Prediction.
The Bunnies appear to be back, after comfortably winning consecutive games against the Eels and Titans. The Broncos struggled last week in losing to the Sharks at home with Reece Walsh and fellow key spine member Adam Reynolds on the injured list. The first half was great, the second was a disaster. The questions are, are the Bunnies back ,and have the Broncos lost a little mojo. They seem to be very inconsistent for some reason. This will have to improve. I hear Corey Oates may be out as well to add to the Broncos worries.
LATE MAIL. Kevin Walters has been dealt a blow with Corey Oates ruled out of the Broncos’ clash with the Rabbitohs. Oates limped off training with a knee injury this week and has failed to recover in time. Selwyn Cobbo will shift to left wing with rookie Josiah Karapani to partner Kotoni Staggs in the centres. Back the Bunnies..
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