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April 18 2023, 10:32 · Ash Wheldon

South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Penrith Panthers – Regular Season – Preview & Prediction | NRL 2023

South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Penrith Panthers – Regular Season – Preview & Prediction | NRL 2023
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THE FACTS

When is South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Penrith Panthers on and what time does it start? South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Penrith Panthers will take place on Thursday 20th April, 2023 – 10:50 (UK)

Where is South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Penrith Panthers taking place? South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Penrith Panthers will take place at Accor Stadium in Sydney, Australia

Where can I get tickets for South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Penrith Panthers? Click here for ticket information on 2023 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

  • South Sydney Rabbitohs made it back-to-back victories as they got the better of the Dolphins last week but they had to show some character to overcome a half-time deficit.
  • The Rabbits trailed 14-6 at the break before scoring 30 unanswered points in a superb second half showing but the win came at a loss with in-form back-rower Keaon Koloamatangi suffering an injury that will sideline him for a decent period of time.

Starting 13: L. Mitchell, Johnston, Tass, Graham, Tu’itupou Thompson, Walker, Ilias, Arrow, Cook, Burgess, Chee Kam, Host, Murray – Interchanges: Cartwright, Suluka-Fifita, Sele, Moale – Reserves: Milne, Taaffe, Karapani, Lovett, Duncan

Unavailable: Liam Knight (Injured), Siliva Havili (Injured), Shaquai Mitchell (Injured), Tevita Tatola (Injured), Keaon Koloamatangi (Injured)

PENRITH PANTHERS

  • Penrith Panthers were far from their best but they got the job done as they prevailed in a golden point thriller against Newcastle Knights to make it three straight victories.
  • Nathan Cleary was the hero as he slotted a late field goal to level the scores before backing that up with a long-range effort to seal the win in the extra period of play but the Panthers have once again lost Liam Martin to his ongoing hamstring issue.

Starting 13: Edwards, Turuva, Tago, Crichton, To’o, Luai, Cleary, Leota, Kenny, Eisenhuth, Sorensen, Hosking, Yeo – Interchanges: Luke, L. Smith, Leniu, Salmon – Reserves: Garner, Blacker, Henry, Cogger, Peachey

Unavailable: Taylan May (Injured), Liam Martin (Injured), James Fisher-Harris (Injured)

THE PREDICTION

South Sydney Rabbitohs and Penrith Panthers will renew their rivalry as they do battle in what should be another thrilling contest. The pair have played out some excellent matches in recent years but the home side have it all to do having struggled to get the better of their opponents. Penrith have won the past five meetings between the two while it is just one win in 11 clashes for the Rabbitohs and that record cannot be ignored so side with the reigning premiers to prevail here.