The Rabbitohs broke a nine-game losing streak on the Gold Coast last weekend and looked a different team with Latrell Mitchell, Jamie Humphreys and Brandon Smith back on deck.
The two-point victory gave the Bunnies some breathing space in the race to avoid last place and a win over the Eels on Saturday would all but ensure they avoid a first spoon since 2006.
Jason Ryles' Eels also collected their seventh win of the season on Sunday courtesy of a Mitch Moses field goal and a try double for the flying Josh Addo-Carr.
The showcase of speed and freaky finishing from Addo-Carr and Alex Johnston will be on the highlights of the night, with 'AJ' needing three tries to equal Ken Irvine's premiership record of 212.
Match: Rabbitohs v Eels
Round 24 -
home Team
Rabbitohs
15th Position
away Team
Eels
14th Position
Venue: Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Team News
Rabbitohs: Just the one change with Lachlan Hubner out after suffering a head knock last week and replaced by Shaquai Mitchell in his first NRL appearance of the season. A big name among the reserves with Cody Walker closing in on a return from the hamstring injury that has sidelined him since Round 17.
Eels: Jason Ryles sticks with the same 17 that squeaked home against the Cowboys. Gun fullback Isaiah Iongi has been named in the extended squad as he chases a return from a hand injury suffered in Round 20.
Match: Rabbitohs v Eels
Round 24 -
home Team
Rabbitohs
away Team
Eels
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Jye GrayFullback for Eels is number 1 Joash Papalii
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Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex JohnstonWinger for Eels is number 2 Zac Lomax
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Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Isaiah TassCentre for Eels is number 3 Will Penisini
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Centre for Rabbitohs is number 5 Bayleigh Bentley-HapeCentre for Eels is number 4 Dylan Brown
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Winger for Rabbitohs is number 18 Tyrone MunroWinger for Eels is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr
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Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Ashton WardFive-Eighth for Eels is number 21 Isaiah Iongi
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Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Jamie HumphreysHalfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses
Forwards
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Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Siliva HaviliProp for Eels is number 8 J'maine Hopgood
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Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Peter MamouzelosHooker for Eels is number 9 Ryley Smith
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Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Sean KeppieProp for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo
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2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Jacob Host2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Jack Williams
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2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Tallis Duncan2nd Row for Eels is number 17 Kelma Tuilagi
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Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Jai ArrowLock for Eels is number 13 Luca Moretti
Interchange
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Liam Le BlancInterchange for Eels is number 11 Charlie Guymer
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Brandon SmithInterchange for Eels is number 14 Tallyn Da Silva
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Thomas FletcherInterchange for Eels is number 15 Dylan Walker
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 22 Cody WalkerInterchange for Eels is number 16 Matt Doorey
Reserves
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Replacement for Rabbitohs is number 14 Shaquai MitchellReplacement for Eels is number 18 Jordan Samrani
Match Officials
- Referee: Gerard Sutton
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
- Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
- Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Rabbitohs have won eight of their last nine games against the Eels.
- Eels winger Josh Addo-Carr has scored 14 tries in 14 games against the Rabbitohs.
- Rabbitohs winger Alex Johnston has scored 18 tries in 15 games against the Eels.
- The Eels have won six of their last seven games against bottom nine teams.
- The Rabbitohs have lost their last three games at Allianz Stadium.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the
