2021 NRL – South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Penrith Panthers Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Penrith Panthers taking place? Sunday 23rd May, 2021 – 05:00 (UK)
Where is South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Penrith Panthers taking place? Apex Oval, Dubbo
Where can I get tickets for South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Penrith Panthers? Click here for ticket information on 2021 NRL matches
What channel is South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Penrith Panthers on? Sky Sports Arena will be televising selected NRL games in the UK and you can find their schedule here. For Australian broadcasters, you can find a list here
Where can I stream South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Penrith Panthers? If televised on Sky Sports, then subscribers will be able to stream the match live via Sky Go. Alternatively, the match will be available to subscribers of Watch NRL
THE TEAM NEWS
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Starting 13: Mitchell, Johnston, Gagai, Graham, Mansour, Walker, Reynolds, Burgess, Cook, Tatola, Koloamatangi, Su’A, Knight – Interchanges: Marshall, Nicholls, Arrow, Cartwright – Reserves: Burns, Sele
Unavailable: Blake Taaffe (Injured), Brock Gardner (Injured), Cameron Murray (Injured), Jaxson Paulo (Injured)
- South Sydney Rabbitohs put their horrendous 0-50 loss to Melbourne Storm behind them by making an immediate return to winning ways as they overcame Cronulla Sharks last week but they will have to improve further if they are to compete with Penrith Panthers.
- The Rabbits will be eager to highlight their Premiership credentials against the unbeaten league leaders and in their quest to do that, they are boosted by the return of Josh Masour and Campbell Graham but the biggest inclusion is Latrell Mitchell after serving a ban.
PENRITH PANTHERS
Starting 13: Momirovski, Staines, Crichton, Burton, To’o, Luai, Cleary, Fisher-Harris, Koroisau, Eisenhuth, Kikau, Capewell, Yeo – Interchanges: May, Sorensen, Martin, Leniu – Reserves: Kenny, Jennings
Unavailable: Dylan Edwards (Injured), Moses Leota (Injured)
- Penrith Panthers’ winning streak hit double figures as they maintained their excellent start to the season with yet another impressive success with Gold Coast Titans the latest side to succumb to them.
- The Panthers ran out 12-48 winners despite being left frustrated at only winning the second half 12-18 having played 12 men for the entirety of that period but they will not dwell on that too much as they prepare to take on a top four rival.
THE PREDICTION
South Sydney Rabbitohs look a different side with Latrell Mitchell chiming into the line from fullback and they will hope his return from a suspension can aid them in their bid to hand Penrith Panthers a first defeat of the season. The league leaders have looked unbeatable so far having performed so consistently all year with their defensive efforts particularly impressive. However, having also looked a threat with ball in hand, the Panthers should be able to exploit the frailties in the Rabbitohs’ defensive line to extend their winning streak to 11 matches.
