The nib Newcastle Knights will take on the South Sydney Rabbitohs this Saturday down in Sydney at Accor Stadium.
Still in the hunt for a finals place, the Knights will look to pick up the two points to boost their chances of a top eight finish with three games remaining.
They take on South Sydney who have a strong recent record on their home turf.
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS v NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS
Date: Saturday 24 August
Kick-off: 7:35pm
Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney
The match will be shown live on Fox League and Kayo Sports.
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HEAD-TO-HEAD
Since: 1988
Rabbitohs: 19
Knights: 28
TEAMS
Match: Rabbitohs v Knights
Round 25 -
home Team
Rabbitohs
away Team
Knights
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Jye GrayFullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga
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Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Jacob GagaiWinger for Knights is number 2 Fletcher Sharpe
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Centre for Rabbitohs is number 2 Fletcher MyersCentre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai
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Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Taane MilneCentre for Knights is number 4 Dylan Lucas
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Winger for Rabbitohs is number 22 Tyrone MunroWinger for Knights is number 5 Greg Marzhew
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Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Jack WightonFive-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Jack Cogger
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Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Dean HawkinsHalfback for Knights is number 7 Phoenix Crossland
Forwards
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Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Davvy MoaleProp for Knights is number 8 Daniel Saifiti
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Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien CookHooker for Knights is number 9 Jayden Brailey
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Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Sean KeppieProp for Knights is number 10 Leo Thompson
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2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Keaon Koloamatangi2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Tyson Frizell
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2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Tallis Duncan2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Kai Pearce-Paul
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Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron MurrayLock for Knights is number 13 Adam Elliott
Interchange
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Peter MamouzelosInterchange for Knights is number 14 Will Pryce
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Jacob HostInterchange for Knights is number 15 Mat Croker
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Thomas BurgessInterchange for Knights is number 16 Jack Hetherington
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Shaquai MitchellInterchange for Knights is number 17 Brodie Jones
Reserves
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Replacement for Rabbitohs is number 21 Izaac Tu’itupou ThompsonReplacement for Knights is number 19 Sebastian Su'a
Match Officials
- Referee: Chris Butler
- Touch Judge: Jon Stone
- Senior Review Official: Peter Gough
Last updated:
TEAM NEWS
Knights Head Coach Adam O'Brien named his 22-man squad for their Round 25 clash against the South Sydney Rabbitohs.
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In team news, Jack Cogger replaces the injured Tyson Gamble (hand) in the halves.
Will Pryce comes onto the interchange bench while Dylan Lucas has been named in the centres.
For the Rabbitohs, halfback Cody Walker (concussion protocols) will miss the match, replaced by Dean Hawkins in the No.7 jersey.
Centre Richie Kennar is free to play after a successful trip to the judiciary where he had a Careless High Tackle charge downgraded.
Tyrone Munro (collarbone) and Michael Chee Kam (calf) are among the reserves as they work their way back from injury while Siliva Havili (hamstring) is listed as 18th man.
FORM GUIDE
The Knights were defeated 19-18 in golden point by the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks last round.
Still fighting for a top eight spot, the red and blue sit in 11th spot on the ladder with three rounds remaining.
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They take on the Rabbitohs who sit 15th following an 18-16 loss to the Wests Tigers last outing.
STAT ATTACK
Knights winger Greg Marzhew has scored five tries in his past seven games.
The Rabbitohs have won three of their past four games at Accor Stadium.
The Knights sit fifth in the NRL for set completion at an average of 80% per game.
