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These two teams are trending in opposite directions and it has made this a crucial matchup for their respective hopes of making the finals. A win for South Sydney Rabbitohs would see them close the gap on their opponents to just two points and bring them right into top eight contention.
START DATE/TIME: UK - Thursday 11th July, 2024 - 10:50a / AUS - 7:50p / US EST - 5:50a / US PST - 2:50a
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: This match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Arena in the UK / This match will be broadcast live on Fox League and Nine in Australia / This match will be broadcast live on Fox Sports in the US
HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: This match will be streamed live on Watch NRL and Sky Go in the UK / This match will be streamed live on Kayo Sports and 9Now in Australia / This match will be streamed live on Watch NRL in the US
DOLPHINS FORM: DOLPHINS STRUGGLING FOR FORM
It is now four defeats in their last five outings after suffering a disappointing loss at the hands of St. George Illawarra Dragons last time out. The Dolphins need to put a winning run together or face dropping out of the top eight.
LAST FIVE: LLWLL
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS FORM: RABBITS EXTEND WINNING STREAK
It is five wins in succession for the Rabbitohs having seen off Parramatta Eels last week. They have put their early season form behind them to turn their year around but the job is not done yet and there is still some way to go before they are truly recognised as a top eight side.
LAST FIVE: WWWWW
DOLPHINS TEAM NEWS: MARSHALL-KING ON SIDELINES
Jeremy Marshall-King has suffered a foot injury so will be absent here with Max Plath starting at hooker. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow is also missing because of Origin duty, along with veteran Felise Kaufusi.
Starting 13: 1. Trai Fuller 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Jack Bostock 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Max Plath 10. Tevita Pangai Junior 11. Connelly Lemuelu 12. Euan Aitken 13. Kenny Bromwich Bench: 14. Josh Kerr 15. Mark Nicholls 16. Ray Stone 17. Sean O'Sullivan Reserves: 18. Oryn Keeley 19. Tesi Niu 20. Anthony Milford 21. Mason Teague 22. Robert Jennings
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS TEAM NEWS: MITCHELL SUFFERS INJURY BLOW
In a huge blow for the in-form Bunnies, Latrell Mitchell is sidelined through injury, although he would have been missing regardless of that with it being State of Origin camp. Cam Murray is away with the Blues with Liam Le Blanc coming onto the bench.
Starting 13: 1. Jye Gray 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 Bench: 14. Peter Mamouzelos 15. Tallis Duncan 16. Thomas Burgess 17. Liam Le Blanc Reserves: 18. Dion Teaupa 19. Fletcher Myers 20. Siliva Havili 21. Izaac Tu'itupou Thompson 22. Thomas Fletcher
DOLPHINS VS SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS PREDICTION
The Dolphins dropped off following a strong start last season and the same thing appears to be happening again. They have won just one of their last five and now face a South Sydney Rabbitohs side that have won every game during the same period. The Bunnies will be without a couple of their key men for this one but they will be on a real high after their recent efforts and should be able to keep their winning streak intact.
DOLPHINS VS SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS TIP: SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS TO WIN