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South Sydney Rabbitohs suffered a first loss in six outings in their most recent contest, denting their top eight hopes. However, they can get back on track here as they take on bottom side Wests Tigers.
START DATE/TIME: UK - Saturday 20th July, 2024 - 6:00a / AUS - 3:00p / US EST - 1:00a / US PST - Friday 19th July, 2024 - 10:00p
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: This match will not be broadcast live in the UK / This match will be broadcast live on Fox League in Australia / This match will not be broadcast live in the US
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SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS FORM: BUNNIES SEE WINNING STREAK END
After five successive victories, South Sydney were defeated by the Dolphins last time out. They will aim to bounce back here and climb up the ladder to get back into contention for a spot in the finals.
LAST FIVE: WWWWL
WESTS TIGERS FORM: WESTS SUFFER HUGE LOSS
On the back of shipping 40 points in back-to-back matches, Wests were even worse last time out as they allowed Cronulla Sharks to put 58 on them, making it three straight defeats with 138 points conceded in those games.
LAST FIVE: WWLLL
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS TEAM NEWS: MURRAY FACES BAN
Cameron Murray was due to back up following his appearance in Origin during the week but he is set to be banned for his role in the brawl in that contest. Latrell Mitchell remains sidelined.
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. Cameron Murray 12. Michael Chee Kam 13. Keaon Koloamatangi Bench: 14. Peter Mamouzelos 15. Tallis Duncan 16. Thomas Burgess 17. Siliva Havili Reserves: 18. Dion Teaupa 19. Fletcher Myers 20. Liam Le Blanc 21. Thomas Fletcher 22. Jacob Host
WESTS TIGERS TEAM NEWS: KOROISAU LIKELY TO MISS OUT
Skipper Api Koroisau has been listed among the reserves but is unlikely to be passed fit. That sees Tallyn Da Silva take over at hooker while Alex Twal is back from a head knock.
Starting 13: 1. Jahream Bula 2. Luke Laulilii 3. Adam Doueihi 4. Solomona Faataape 5. Charlie Staines 6. Lachlan Galvin 7. Aidan Sezer 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Tallyn Da Silva 10. David Klemmer 11. John Bateman 12. Samuela Fainu 13. Fonua Pole Bench: 14. Latu Fainu 15. Alex Twal 16. Sione Fainu 17. Jordan Miller Reserves: 18. Justin Matamua 19. Heath Mason 20. Reuben Porter 21. Solomon Alaimalo 22. Apisai Koroisau
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS VS WESTS TIGERS PREDICTION
Even though they sit in 15th spot on the ladder, South Sydney Rabbitohs begin the weekend just four points outside of the top eight. They can close that gap here by making an immediate return to winning ways against bottom side Wests Tigers. The defensive efforts of the away side have been extremely poor of late and while Souths are missing some of their key men, they should still have too much for their opponents in this one.
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS VS WESTS TIGERS TIP: SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS -8