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June 24 2023, 00:29 · Ash Wheldon

South Sydney Rabbitohs vs North Queensland Cowboys – Regular Season – Preview & Prediction | NRL 2023

South Sydney Rabbitohs vs North Queensland Cowboys – Regular Season – Preview & Prediction | NRL 2023
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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 Sunday 25th June, 2023 – 07:05 (UK)

Where is South Sydney Rabbitohs vs North Queensland Cowboys taking place? South Sydney Rabbitohs vs North Queensland Cowboys will take place at Accor Stadium in Sydney, Australia

Where can I get tickets for South Sydney Rabbitohs vs North Queensland Cowboys? Click here for ticket information on 2023 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 forced into fielding an under-strength team against St. George Illawarra Dragons last time out and it told as they suffered a third loss in four matches.
  • The Rabbitohs almost produced a stunning late fightback but it was not to be, although they will take plenty from that effort and are boosted by the return of Cam Murray and Cody Walker for this clash.

Starting 13: Taaffe, Johnston, Tass, Graham, Kennar, Walker, Ilias, Tatola, Cook, Sele, Koloamatangi, Cartwright, Murray – Interchanges: Chee Kam, Havili, Moale, Burgess – Reserves: Munro, Mamouzelos, Host, Suluka-Fifita, Hawkins

Unavailable: Latrell Mitchell (Injured), Jai Arrow (Injured)

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS

  • North Queensland Cowboys secured their second win in succession as they claimed a thrilling golden point victory against reigning premiers Penrith Panthers.
  • Despite missing their Origin stars, the Cowboys were able to get the job done and could be boosted by the return of that quintet for this game with them all being named on the extended bench.

Starting 13: Drinkwater, Feldt, Laybutt, Hiku, Valemei, Dearden, Townsend, McLean, Granville, Hess, Leilua, Finefeuiaki, Taumalolo – Interchanges: McIntyre, Neame, Taunoa-Brown, Gosiewski – Reserves: Duffy, Price, Robson, Nanai, Holmes, Cotter, Taulagi

Unavailable: James Tamou (Injured), Tom Chester (Injured), Heilum Luki (Injured)

THE PREDICTION

This could be a thrilling Sunday afternoon contest as South Sydney Rabbitohs host North Queensland Cowboys. The Bunnies have lost three of their last four but are not far off fielding a full-strength line-up for this contest. On the other hand, the Cowboys have won their last two after claiming a thrilling success against Penrith Panthers last week and will be full of confidence. They will hope that they have turned the corner but this will be another good test for them, although their record outside of Queensland leaves a lot to be desired with no win outside of their home state. They will believe they can end that run here but it is hard to look beyond the Rabbitohs based on that stat alone.