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South Sydney Rabbitohs
20
Match Complete
North Queensland Cowboys
10
| L. Mitchell |  | 79 | ||
| T. Burgess |  | 78 | ||
| 68 | | K. Feldt | ||
| L. Mitchell | | 32 | ||
| A. Johnston | | 30 | ||
| L. Mitchell | | 18 | ||
| K. Koloamatangi | | 17 | ||
| 10 | | V. Holmes | ||
| 9 | | M. Taulagi | ||
| L. Mitchell |  | 5 |
| 3 | Tries | 2 | ||
| 3 | Conversions | 1 | ||
| 1 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
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Round 24 of the NRL continues tonight when the South Sydney Rabbitohs face off against the North Queensland Cowboys at Accor Stadium. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 7:35pm (AEST).
We are lucky enough this weekend to have a number of semi-final previews. This game is one of them and it’s also vitally important for both teams. Lose and the prospect of a home semi-final will likely drift away.
The Rabbitohs, along with the Roosters, have been the big improvers since the end of Origin. They were with Penrith last start all the way to the 78th minute, when Liam Martin broke the deadlock. It clearly could have gone either way and will only provide Souths with more reason to bounce back tonight.
Much has been made of Latrell Mitchell’s return, and rightly so. He has made a big difference to the Rabbitohs’ performance week to week. However, we shouldn’t underestimate the importance of Cameron Murray and Damien Cook, both creating plenty of speed around the ruck.
Winger Jaxson Paulo has been left out of the side, with Izaac Thompson taking his place. Thomas Burgess returns from injury, with Daniel Suluka-Fifita moving out of the 17. Kodi Nikorima also wins a bench spot returning from injury, with Taane Milne missing out.
After a flat performance against the Roosters a fortnight ago, perhaps understandable in the circumstances, the Cowboys showed their premiership credentials last round with a 48-4 win over the Warriors.
Their second spot on the premiership ladder has been established by a steady set of halves, a strong pack and an exciting backline. There is no weakness.
In a substantial blow, Tom Dearden is out with injury and his place at halfback is taken by Scott Drinkwater. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow moves from the bench to fullback and Tom Gilbert joins the bench.
Prediction
There’s no doubt both sides will put it all on the line tonight.
Whilst they are enjoying a great season, the Cowboys’ win-loss record in Sydney is still a weakness.
The Rabbitohs continue to build week to week and I think they will get home in a tight one.
Rabbitohs by 2.
Kick-off: 5:30pm AEST
Venue: Accor Stadium
TV/Stream: Kayo Sports, Foxtel, Channel Nine
Odds: Rabbitohs $1.50; Cowboys $2.60 – odds via PlayUp
Rabbitohs
1. Latrell Mitchell 2. Alex Johnston 3. Isaiah Tass 4. Campbell Graham 5. Izac Thompson 6. Cody Walker 7. Lachlan Ilias 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Damien Cook 10. Hame Sele 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Jai Arrow 13. Cameron Murray
Interchange: 14. Kodi Nikorima 15. Mark Nicholls 16. Siliva Havili 17. Tom Burgess
Cowboys
1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Valentine Holmes 4. Peta Hiku 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Scott Drinkwater 7. Chad Townsend 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 10. Reuben Cotter 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Jason Taumalolo
Interchange: 14. Tom Gilbert 15. Coen Hess 16. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown 17. Griffin Neame
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