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South Sydney Rabbitohs vs St George Illawarra Dragons |
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2020 NRL Charity Shield |
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| Glen Willow Stadium, Mudgee | ||
| Rabbitohs | Dragons | |
| 26 | SCORE | 12 |
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South Sydney and St George Illawarra meet in their traditional pre-season Charity Shield clash in Mudgee. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 7pm (AEDT).
In a match that effectively means little more than any other NRL trial, the Bunnies and Dragons will raise the intensity of preparations for the upcoming season in their annual hit out. With coaches exploring combinations and some players still yet to make their first appearances, NRL trials can be misleading and deceptive to read at the best of times.
However, the Charity Shield clash always delivers and this edition stands to do the same.
Latrell Mitchell will wear the cardinal and myrtle for the first time and with Dane Gagai, James Roberts and Campbell Graham forms a potentially lethal backline for Souths. New captain Adam Reynolds and Damien Cook will look to pull the strings through the centre of the park and Cameron Murray’s move into the second row will be interesting to observe.
Trent Merrin returns to the Dragons’ fold after four years away and despite the absence of enforcer James Graham, the red and whites take a solid squad into the game with Ben Hunt, Corey Norman and new recruit Issac Luke hoping to provide the spark that translates into points.
Luke takes on a huge task with Cameron McInnes unavailable for a month and if the Dragons wish to start the season well, his influence will be vitally important.
Prediction
The Rabbitohs look a more settled squad and for what tipping is worth in a trial, should win if coach Wayne Bennett does leave something like his strongest 13 on the field for the majority of the contest.
Where: Glen Willow Oval Mudgee, New South Wales
When: Saturday 29th February 2020, 7pm (AEDT)
TV: Fox League, Kayo Sport, NRL Live pass
Betting: South Sydney $1.43, St George Illawarra $2.82
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Rabbitohs
1. Latrell Mitchell, 2. Dane Gagai, 3. James Roberts, 4. Braidon Burns, 5. Campbell Graham, 6. Cody Walker, 7. Adam Reynolds (c), 8. Junior Tatola, 9. Damien Cook, 10. Thomas Burgess, 11. Jaydn Su’A, 12. Cameron Murray, 13. Liam Knight. Interchange: 14. Patrick Mago,15. Hame Sele, 16. Alex Johnston, 17. Keaon Koloamatangi, 18. Bryson Goodwin, 19. Corey Allan, 20. Bayley Sironen, 21. Troy Dargan, 22. Blake Taaffe, 23. Jack Johns, 24. Tom Amone
Dragons
1. Euan Aitken, 2. Eddie Blacker, 3. Billy Brittain, 4. Adam Clune, 5. Jackson Ford, 6. Tyson Frizell, 7. Tyrell Fuimaono, 8. Jacob Host, 9. Ben Hunt, 10. Tim Lafai, 11. Blake Lawrie, 12. Zac Lomax, 13. Issac Luke, 14. Trent Merrin, 15. Corey Norman, 16. Jordan Pereira, 17. Mikaele Ravalawa, 18. Jason Saab, 19. Tristan Sailor, 20. Tariq Sims, 21. Paul Vaughan, 22. Brayden Wiliame
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