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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 | ||
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| 26 | SCORE | 12 |
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
The Spectator
Roar Guru
Well for the dragons I gotta say the first half was good, Lomax isn’t a fullback and wanted to see if sailor was and at half time they clocked off while Souths young guns looking for a shot played with heart got the win, however! Souths forward pack is so thin and needed an Arrow and a musgrove!
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Cheers Rabbit.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
South Sydney has continued its dominance over St George-Illawarra in the Charity Shield with a 26-12 win in Mudgee. With both coaches keen to see where their squads were at just a fortnight out from the start of the NRL season, it was the Dragons who started the best, opening a 12-4 first half lead. Defensively, the red and whites were excellent and withstood many an attacking raid from the Bunnies in what was an entertaining first half, despite a considerable amount of dropped ball. Soon after the break, South’s team took a rather youthful shape and began to run riot over the Dragon’s. Four quick tries set up an unassailable lead and secured the shield for yet another year. Damien Cook and Latrell Mitchell enjoyed a breather on the bench whilst the the younger Bunnies did the job and put the Dragons to the sword. Trials are trials and mean little in terms of final scores. What matters more to the coaches are combinations, attitude and their teams remaining injury free. Both sides will take away positives from tonight’s game in all three of those areas. and will now have their minds fixed firmly on the first round of the NRL season in a fortnights time. South Sydney Rabbitohs…………………..26 St George-Illawarra Dragons…..…………12
Coastyboi
Guest
Cheers, Stuart. My shout. Orange juice & champas for me, please. Onya Wayne & Rusty!
Insider
Roar Rookie
Nice call Stuart, gotta say the Gus intervention has done wonders, I think Mary’s in for a loooooooo ng year. Souths look the goods :laughing: :laughing:
Rabbit
Roar Rookie
Great commentary Stuart thank you
Stuart Thomas
Expert
80' PENALTY SOUTHS as the Dragon's scrum broke early. The ball is knocked on after the tap and the match is over. Souths reign in the Charity Shield once again. South Sydney Rabbitohs…………………..26 St George-Illawarra Dragons…..…………12
Stuart Thomas
Expert
80' Can the Bunnies find a late try? They win the scrum. Cook is tackled 2 metres out. South Sydney Rabbitohs…………………..26 St George-Illawarra Dragons…..…………12
Stuart Thomas
Expert
79' The grubber through is taken over the sideline and Souths will have one final crack at the Dragon's line. South Sydney Rabbitohs…………………..26 St George-Illawarra Dragons…..…………12
Stuart Thomas
Expert
79' NO TRY and Murray will play the ball. South Sydney Rabbitohs…………………..26 St George-Illawarra Dragons…..…………12
Coastyboi
Guest
Up the Bunnies! I’m going to kick back & put the Water Deviner on the VCR to celebrate. :rugby:
Stuart Thomas
Expert
79' Murray darts from dummy half after a brilliant set from the Bunnies........video ref to adjudicate. Did he get over the line? South Sydney Rabbitohs…………………..26 St George-Illawarra Dragons…..…………12
Stuart Thomas
Expert
78' PENALTY SOUTHS for a ruck infringement. They move into attack. South Sydney Rabbitohs…………………..26 St George-Illawarra Dragons…..…………12
Stuart Thomas
Expert
78' Souths feed the scrum with just three minutes on the clock. South Sydney Rabbitohs…………………..26 St George-Illawarra Dragons…..…………12
Stuart Thomas
Expert
77' Luke darts from dummy half. Ford is tackled on the left edge. Clune kicks on the last and the ball goes over the sideline after the aerial contest. South Sydney Rabbitohs…………………..26 St George-Illawarra Dragons…..…………12
Stuart Thomas
Expert
76' Murray still involved in the middle before the Host strips a runner and wins the ball back for the Dragons. South Sydney Rabbitohs…………………..26 St George-Illawarra Dragons…..…………12
Stuart Thomas
Expert
75' Ford and Fuimaono hit the ball up. Then Lawrie follows and Clune kicks on the last. Souths take and start on their own 15 metre line. South Sydney Rabbitohs…………………..26 St George-Illawarra Dragons…..…………12
Stuart Thomas
Expert
74' The last tackle sees Cook drop the ball at dummy half. Dragons ball. South Sydney Rabbitohs…………………..26 St George-Illawarra Dragons…..…………12
Stuart Thomas
Expert
74' Cook hits the left edge for the Rabbits. Then Johns is tackled, Goodwin held on the right edge. South Sydney Rabbitohs…………………..26 St George-Illawarra Dragons…..…………12
Stuart Thomas
Expert
73' Souths feed and win the scrum......PENALTY SOUTHS after the Dragons are caught for a strip. South Sydney Rabbitohs…………………..26 St George-Illawarra Dragons…..…………12