Wests Tigers
18
Match Complete
South Sydney Rabbitohs
32
| 76 |  | L. Mitchell | ||
| 75 |  | C. Murray | ||
| 66 | | L. Mitchell | ||
| 65 | | A. Johnston | ||
| A. Koroisau | | 57 | ||
| F. Pole | | 56 | ||
| L. Brooks | | 44 | ||
| I. Papali'i | | 43 | ||
| 27 | | L. Mitchell | ||
| 26 | | K. Koloamatangi | ||
| 22 | | A. Johnston | ||
| 17 | | I. Tass | ||
| A. Koroisau | | 10 | ||
| A. Koroisau | | 8 | ||
| 2 | | L. Mitchell | ||
| 1 | | A. Johnston |
| 3 | Tries | 6 | ||
| 3 | Conversions | 4 | ||
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
The Wests Tigers and South Sydney Rabbitohs face off in Tamworth. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 6pm AEST.
Since the famous 66-18 victory in Leichhardt, the Tigers have forgotten what a taste of victory feels like, losing their next seven games while winning two points thanks to the bye. Languishing at the bottom with 16th position four points away, it’s another forgettable season for the orange and black. In a huge boost for the hosts, Luke Brooks is back in the halves from his hamstring injury while Charlie Staines returns from a perforated bowel.
Life is not much better in Heffron Park as the Rabbitohs have won just two games since Round 12 of the NRL. Latrell Mitchell is set to make his return from injury for the first time in over 10 weeks, giving the Rabbitohs some much needed X-factor in the backline.
Prediction
The Tigers are struggling and are digging themselves into a bigger hole than expected. With Mitchell returning for the Rabbitohs, the Rabbitohs will be buoyed and give it their all in their attempts to return back into the NRL top eight. Rabbitohs by 20.
Game information
Venue: Scully Park, Tamworth
Kickoff: 6pm AEST
TV: Fox League
Stream: Kayo Sports
Odds: Tigers $8.50, Rabbitohs $1.07 – odds via PlayUp
Tigers: 1. Jahream Bula 2. David Nofoaluma 3. Starford To’a 4. Junior Tupou 5. Charlie Staines 6. Daine Laurie 7. Luke Brooks 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. David Klemmer 11. Isaiah Papali’i 12. John Bateman 13. Fonua Pole 14. Will Smith 15. Shawn Blore 16. Alex Twal 17. Aitasi James 18. Justin Matamua 19. Asu Kepaoa 20. Jake Simpkin 21. Tommy Talau 22. Tallyn Da Silva
Back-rower Shawn Blore is set to overcome a thigh strain while halfback Luke Brooks (hamstring) is returning a week early. Winger Charlie Staines is also back after his perforated bowel lengthy layoff.
Rabbitohs: 1. Latrell Mitchell 2. Alex Johnston 3. Isaiah Tass 4. Campbell Graham 5. Taane Milne 6. Cody Walker 7. Lachlan Ilias 8. Jai Arrow 9. Damien Cook 10. Hame Sele 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Jacob Host 13. Cameron Murray 14. Davvy Moale 15. Siliva Havili 16. Jed Cartwright 17. Thomas Burgess 18. Blake Taaffe 19. Shaquai Mitchell 20. Tallis Duncan 21. Peter Mamouzelos 22. Dean Hawkins
steveng
Roar Rookie
:laughing: :laughing: :laughing: thats how im going to end up with this Bunnies side also HY, as they are not far off after the last 9 rounds this year.
peterj
Roar Rookie
Arnab, I didn’t want to blow my own horn. But……check out my comment at the beginning. Thanks for the call mate
Hard Yards
Roar Rookie
Don’t talk to me about Manly. I get anxiety as the weekend approaches.
steveng
Roar Rookie
Yes and unfortunatley they blew it from R12 as if they were 3rd I’d give them a real chance, but ending up in 8th or 7th they are at best like last year, a finals week two chance at best, hope I’m wrong!
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
The Tigers will travel to the nation’s capital to take on Canberra, while the Rabbitohs play a home game in Perth to take on the Sharks. Thank you all for joining the live blog. Off to a short break and I’ll be back for Storm v Eels.
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
FT WT 18 SOU 32 The Rabbitohs may have ended the game with the win, but boy were they thrown a massive scare in Tamworth tonight. The Tigers got the deficit down to two points halfway through the second half, but the Rabbitohs found their groove and ended the game with a 14 point victory and moving back into the top eight. The Tigers losing streak continues and questions look on whether the Tigers can win again in 2023.
WithTheDawn
Roar Rookie
Not writing them off, looking like a fringe finals team currently :thumbup:
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
80’ Double knock on. Tigers first. And that could be full time. No the scrum is set with 12 second the go. Milne takes on the line and falls short. And that’ll be full time. Rabbitohs win!
76
steveng
Roar Rookie
Mate, don't w :thumbup: rite the Bunnies off
75
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
78’ Penalty Rabbitohs for tackling Walker in the air off the kickoff. Mitchell mouthing off a few words to Bateman. Good old Ashes banter WT 18 SOU 32
WithTheDawn
Roar Rookie
So can we drop the Rabbits down the power rankings after this or nah? Scrappy by the worst team in the comp isn’t much to write home about…
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
77’ CONVERSION RABBITOHS Mitchell converts as the lead extends to 14 WT 18 SOU 32
steveng
Roar Rookie
Love Love Love CAMMMYYYY you beauty :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: what am I happy about its the Tigers :laughing:
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
76’ TRY RABBITOHS And that should be game over. Lovely short ball to Murray as he gets a break. Walker on his inside. Murray opts to dummy as Bula falls for it and he scores WT 18 SOU 30
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
76’ Staines with some open space before he grubbers inwards. Mitchell cleans it up WT 18 SOU 26
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
75’ Knock on by Arrow in the play the ball. Rabbitohs challenge the call. The challenge is unsuccessful. Tigers feed off their 10 WT 18 SOU 26
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
74’ Possible penalty try here. Short dropout from the Tigers. Papali’i knocks it backwards. Brooks may have impeded Cook to score. Bunker says no. No try and the Tigers concede a dropout WT 18 SOU 26
steveng
Roar Rookie
I would be very happy to know the answer myself to that HY, you should know :laughing: HY with Manly mate.