The last meeting between the Eels and Rabbitohs was one that changed a lot of things.
It changed any ideas that South Sydney wouldn't amount to much in the finals for the better and it changed the minds of many who thought the Eels were genuine premiership chances for the worse.
Of a more definitive nature, it also changed the playing status of Latrell Mitchell - it was the night a serious hamstring injury ended his on-field input for 2020.
Before the latest chapter in the rivalry between these proud Sydney clubs is written on Saturday night at Bankwest Stadium, it is time to revisit what has taken place in recent years.
Match: Eels v Rabbitohs
Finals Week 2 -
home Team
Eels
3rd Position
away Team
Rabbitohs
6th Position
Venue: CommBank Stadium, Sydney
Eels v Rabbitohs - the rivalry
Plenty of hype heading into first clash of 2020
Heading into the crushing win over Parramatta, the heat was on the Rabbitohs. They responded in style to set themselves on a run to the finals.
Contenders or pretenders? Rabbitohs face Eels test
Round 16, 2020
South Sydney started well and finished even better in a crushing win that had many questioning Parramatta's premiership credentials. The season-ending injury suffered by Latrell Mitchell marred the victory.
Match Highlights: Eels v Rabbitohs
Round 12, 2019
Parramatta turned a 14-2 half-time lead into a 26-14 victory. Eels prop Junior Paulo ran for 158m in just 42 minutes on the field.
Match Highlights: Eels v Rabbitohs
Round 15, 2018
Robert Jennings scored four tries and Alex Johnston crossed for a double as South Sydney scored eight tries in a 42-24 victory. The Eels finished the season with the wooden spoon.
Match Highlights: Eels v Rabbitohs - Round 15, 2018
