South Sydney Rabbitohs vs North Queensland Cowboys Preview & Prediction | NRL 2024 | Regular Season

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THE FACTS

When is South Sydney Rabbitohs vs North Queensland Cowboys on and what time does it start? South Sydney Rabbitohs vs North Queensland Cowboys will take place on Saturday 18th May, 2024 - 10:45 (UK)

Where can I get tickets for South Sydney Rabbitohs vs North Queensland Cowboys? Click here for ticket information on 2024 NRL matches

What channel is South Sydney Rabbitohs vs North Queensland Cowboys 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 North Queensland Cowboys? 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

• South Sydney Rabbitohs were unable to stop the rot as they saw their losing streak continue with a fifth straight loss, this time going down to St. George Illawarra Dragons.
• It is just one win in nine for the Bunnies this season but they do have some good news on the injury front here with Alex Johnston back in the side while Jacob Gagai also returns.

Starting 13: 1. Latrell Mitchell 2. Alex Johnston 3. Jack Wighton 4. Izaac Tu'itupou Thompson 5. Jacob Gagai 6. Cody Walker 7. Dion Teaupa 8. Davvy Moale 9. Damien Cook 10. Sean Keppie 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Jai Arrow 13. Siliva Havili Bench: 14. Peter Mamouzelos 15. Tallis Duncan 16. Thomas Burgess 17. Taane Milne Reserves: 18. Gehamat Shibasaki 19. Matthew French 20. Adam Christensen 21. Bayleigh Bentley-Hape 22. Liam Le Blanc

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS

• North Queensland Cowboys continue to underwhelm and it is now five consecutive defeats after they were edged out by Gold Coast Titans last time out.
• Todd Payten’s job is surely under pressure with his side failing to produce the goods week after week but he does receive a boost here with Murray Taulagi and Jordan McLean back on deck.

Starting 13: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Valentine Holmes 4. Viliami Vailea 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Tom Dearden 7. Chad Townsend 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 10. Griffin Neame 11. Heilum Luki 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Reuben Cotter Bench:14. Sam McIntyre 15. Thomas Mikaele 16. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 17. Jason Taumalolo Reserves: 18. Jake Granville 19. Jake Clifford 20. Harrison Edwards 21. Braidon Burns 22. Jaxon Purdue

THE PREDICTION

Two underperforming clubs meet here as bottom side South Sydney Rabbitohs take on North Queensland Cowboys. Both teams have lost their last five matches making it tough to pick a winner here, although the Cowboys have at least shown that they are capable of picking up wins based on how they started the year. There is little to like about either side at present but with just one win all year, it is hard to back the Bunnies so the Cowboys are the tentative pick.

TIP: NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS TO WIN