A vastly depleted competition leading South Sydney Rabbitohs take on a Parramatta Eels side desperate for a win at ANZ Stadium. Join us for live scores and updates form 3.00pm AEST.
Nobody was happier than me for Nathan Merritt to get his long overdue State of Origin call up.
But it does mean the Rabbitohs will be without the man who scored five tries in a game playing fullback at this venue, against this opposition.
Queensland Origin trio Ben Teo, Greg Inglis and Chris McQueen will also be missing as will George Burgess, who went into Hulk mode whilst in Cairns.
His twin brother will replace him and nobody will notice.
Parramatta will be without injured fullback Jarryd Hayne, though he’d be missing through rep duty if he were fit, regardless.
The Eels have been starting strongly and showing a lot of promise in recent games, but then fading towards the end of matches.
They took a commanding lead into the break last week against Cronulla, but were run down comfortably in the second half.
A tryfest in Cairns saw both the Bunnies and the Titans turn on the flair with some exquisite tries, with Dylan Walker’s effort being a contender for try of the season.
It’s certain we’ll see some tries tomorrow and I doubt it will be a low scoring affair.
Last time these two sides met was back in Round 25 last season, when the Rabbitohs handed out a 38-6 hiding at ANZ Stadium.
Souths have held the edge over the Eels in recent times, winning the last five against the Eels but without many of their stars, it will be a pretty even contest.
Can the Eels spring an upset, or will the Rabbitohs strengthen their hold on top spot on the NRL ladder?
Join us at around 2.45pm AEST for all the team news and line-ups and find out.
Nathan Beuman
Roar Guru
#2 > #12
Damn Straight
Roar Rookie
Back to back spoons here we come!
Brent Ford
Roar Guru
Blaming refs is the biggest cop out in Sport today.
B.A Sports
Guest
How were Souths "vastly depleted"? Their two best players for the last three seasons, two men in pnk, were still out there!
Matt Bungard
Roar Guru
The Bunnies get through the Origin period unscathed, claiming wins in both split rounds and having a bye before Game 3. The conditions didn't allow for a whole lot of free running, but Souths stayed on top through some smart kicking and great hard work by the forwards. A well oiled showing from Souths. Parramatta didn't defend particularly badly, and were well in this game before fading in the second half, as they so often do. Thanks for following along, I've been @TheMattBungard - see you next time.
Matt Bungard
Roar Guru
FULL TIME PARRAMATTA EELS 10 SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 30
Matt Bungard
Roar Guru
79th min, SOU 30-10 Reynolds loses the ball and that might be the last action we see!
Matt Bungard
Roar Guru
78th min, SOU 30-10 Darcy Lussick with a late shoulder charge on Keary!!
Matt Bungard
Roar Guru
77th min, SOU 30-10 A pass goes to groumd, Dylan Farrell dives on it and Souths will come away!
Matt Bungard
Roar Guru
76th min, SOU 30-10 Good kick from the Eels and Hunt will have to take it dead!
Phil Coorey
Roar Pro
Good to see the Burrow having a great time. 17'000 is a great crowd in this weather
Matt Bungard
Roar Guru
74th min, SOU 30-10 Hunt breaks down the side but loses it!
Dragons Forever
Guest
Don't sound surprised Craig!! Did u honestly expect any other result??
Matt Bungard
Roar Guru
73rd min, SOU 30-10 Loko bursts down the left and offloads to Sio but he drops it!
Matt Bungard
Roar Guru
73rd min, SOU 30-10 That kick goes dead from Souths and Parra will tap from the 20!
Matt Bungard
Roar Guru
72nd min, SOU 30-10 A break from Sio gets the Eels down field but the Sandow kick at the end of the set is poor
Matt Bungard
Roar Guru
71st min, SOU 30-10 Everingham almost scores and on the next tackle Tom Burgess spills the ball!
Matt Bungard
Roar Guru
70th min, SOU 30-10 Williame is pinned for a flop, Souths take the tap!
Matt Bungard
Roar Guru
69th min, SOU 30-10 Hunt with a great kick return and Souths start the set on halfway!
Matt Bungard
Roar Guru
68th min, SOU 30-10 Great kick from Luke as Mullaney has to go into his own area to field it and barely gets back!