South Sydney Rabbitohs
6
Match Complete
North Queensland Cowboys
31
| 77 |  | V. Holmes | ||
| 77 |  | T. Dearden | ||
| 71 | | V. Holmes | ||
| 69 | | K. Finefeuiaki | ||
| 63 |  | V. Holmes | ||
| B. Taaffe | | 60 | ||
| L. Ilias | | 58 | ||
| 48 | | V. Holmes | ||
| 46 | | V. Holmes | ||
| 45 | | V. Holmes | ||
| 44 | | V. Holmes | ||
| 39 |  | S. Drinkwater | ||
| 30 | | M. Taulagi |
| 1 | Tries | 5 | ||
| 1 | Conversions | 4 | ||
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 1 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 1 |
Round 17 of the NRL premiership continues this afternoon when the South Sydney Rabbitohs take on the North Queensland Cowboys at Accor Stadium. Join The Roar for live scores from 4:05pm (AEST).
Souths star Latrell Mitchell will not return from his ongoing calf injury while Cody Walker (thigh) was cleared for Origin selection so he will be able to suit up for Souths after failing to get the call-up.
Tom Burgess returns after several weeks out with a back injury while fellow prop Davvy Moale (knee) is also back after nearly two months out.
With Valentine Holmes, Murray Taulagi, Reuben Cotter and Jeremiah Nanai as well as Blues debutant Reece Robson being on Origin duty, it’s been a nervous week for Todd Payten but they all appeared to get through the game without injury.
Talented second-rower Heilum Luki will miss “multiple weeks” with the facial fracture he suffered in Friday’s defeat of Penrith. The fracture is the latest setback for Luki, who went down with an ACL injury last year, only to spend more time sidelined with a hamstring strain suffered three weeks after returning to the field.
Prediction
Souths are banged up due to injuries while the Cowboys have several players backing up from Origin duties. Rabbitohs hooker Damien Cook will be much happier back at hooker after having to play 77 minutes at centre for NSW on Wednesday night. Rabbitohs by 6
Game information
Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney
Kick-off: 4.05pm (AEST)
TV: Fox Sports, Nine
Streaming: Kayo Sports, Foxtel, 9Now
Odds: Rabbitohs $1.43 Cowboys $2.85- odds via PlayUp
Rabbitohs: 1. Blake Taaffe 2. Alex Johnston 3. Isaiah Tass 4. Campbell Graham 5. Richard Kennar 6. Cody Walker 7. Lachlan Ilias 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Damien Cook 10. Hame Sele 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Jed Cartwright 13. Cameron Murray 14. Michael Chee Kam 15. Siliva Havili 16. Davvy Moale 17. Thomas Burgess 18. Tyrone Munro 19. Peter Mamouzelos 20. Jacob Host 21. Daniel Suluka-Fifita 22. Dean Hawkins
Cowboys: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Zac Laybutt 4. Peta Hiku 5. Semi Valemei 6. Tom Dearden 7. Chad Townsend 8. Jordan McLean 9. Jake Granville 10. Coen Hess 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 13. Jason Taumalolo 14. Sam McIntyre 15. Griffin Neame 16. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown 17. Jack Gosiewski 18. Thomas Duffy 19. Riley Price 20. Reece Robson 21. Jeremiah Nanai 22. Valentine Holmes 23. Reuben Cotter 24. Murray Taulagi
Griffo 09
Roar Rookie
Taking inspiration from that tasty little cherubs' brew, I see. Rather!
R N
Roar Rookie
Looking good Jimmmy... Luki and JT to come back, things looking up. Nanai and Luciana getting fit and hitting form and pressure from some youngsters! Perfect situation heading into the pointy end.
Stormy
Roar Rookie
A good fit for some other team, maybe, but not right for your Cowboys. Have a good week, Mate.
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jimmmy
Roar Rookie
I love a big free running backrower RN. Geez we have got some talent in that spot
jimmmy
Roar Rookie
Well done fellas. Definitely deserved. South’s can write that one off and start again. We just need to keep doing what we are doing.
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R N
Roar Rookie
Nice Cows... very nice!
Brisguy51
Roar Rookie
Good win Cowboys
Stormy
Roar Rookie
Well done Cowboys - you were the far better team today. Thanks All, for your comments & banter. It's helped make a cold, wet, dismal Melbourne afternoon, relatively, pleasant.
jimmmy
Roar Rookie
Hist commited to a shoulder charge !!!!
DP Schaefer
Roar Rookie
Host committed, penalty enough
Redcap
Roar Guru
Little Creatures Pale Ale.
jimmmy
Roar Rookie
That's a pretty fair result . We were easily a four try plus better side today.
DP Schaefer
Roar Rookie
Congrats Jimmy, RN & NQL and the Cows gang. Well played. For the Rabbits, need some soul searching and to win more than the obvious in the next 5 weeks.
up in the north
Roar Rookie
Try Dearden, well deserved reward for perseverence.
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DP Schaefer
Roar Rookie
??? What meds are you on these days David?? That was a very… inventive.. comment.
mrl
Roar Rookie
Cowboys looking good.
jimmmy
Roar Rookie
Kyle Feldt nearly single handedly blew up the world internet against the Tigers last year .