Brisbane host South Sydney on Friday night looking to make it three wins in a row against their rivals with Adam Reynolds to clash against his former club for the second time in his career.
The Broncos produced two wins over the Rabbitohs in 2022 including a Reynolds masterclass at Accor Stadium that left many pondering whether it was the right move by the Bunnies to let him go.
However, with almost 12 months passing to the day it's fair to say both parties would be relatively pleased with how things have turned out ahead of this match.
The Rabbitohs scored a crucial win against defending champions Penrith last week while the Broncos produced a first-half masterclass to beat 2022 runners-up Parramatta and continue their dominance on top of the Telstra Premiership ladder.
With both sides deemed premiership contenders in 2023, a blockbuster match at Suncorp Stadium makes it one of the must-watch battles of the round.
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Team News
Broncos: There are no late changes for the home side. Keenan Palasia is the new man in for Payne Haas and will start as expected. Jock Madden joins Adam Reynolds in the halves with Ezra Mam also suspended. Deine Mariner is 18th man.
Rabbitohs: The visitors will line up 1-17. Tevita Tatola will return from a knee injury in a boost for the Bunnies so Hame Sele goes to the bench and Daniel Suluka-Fifita drops out. Blake Taaffe will be 18th man.
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Stat Attack
- The Broncos defeated the Rabbitohs twice in 2022.
- The Rabbitohs have won seven of their past 10 games at Suncorp Stadium.
- Broncos centre Kotoni Staggs has scored six tries in his past five games at Suncorp Stadium.
- Rabbitohs winger Alex Johnston has scored 13 tries in 14 games at Suncorp Stadium.
- The Broncos require 30 points for 20,000 points scored since joining the premiership in 1988.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.