Rabbitohs v Knights: Walker sidelined; Lucas in, Gamble out
Two sides that fell to to close losses in Round 24 will be aiming to put their disappointment behind them and finish their seasons on a high when the Rabbitohs host the Knights.
The Bunnies were outdone by Wests Tigers in a match with plenty of talking points, including losing five-eighth Cody Walker to a failed HIA.
Tyrone Munro, who has been sideline with a collarbone injury, could be a chance of making his return.
The Knights were felled in golden point by a Daniel Atkinson field goal in their 19-18 loss to the Sharks and will need to regroup and refocus on the Rabbitohs as they still hold hope for playing beyond the regular season.
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The side lost Tyson Gamble late in the game with a broken hand with coach Adam O'Brien confirming post-match that the five-eighth would be sidelined for at least one game.
Match: Rabbitohs v Knights
Round 25 -
home Team
Rabbitohs
15th Position
away Team
Knights
11th Position
Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney
Team News
Rabbitohs: Halfback Cody Walker (concussion protocols) will miss the match, replaced by Dean Hawkins in the No.7 jersey. Emerging back Tyrone Munro comes into the 17 after making a successful return from injury in reserve grade last week, with coach Ben Hornby confirming on Friday morning that centre Richie Kennar will make way for the 19-year-old. Halfback Cody Walker (concussion protocols) will miss the match, replaced by Dean Hawkins in the No.7 jersey. Michael Chee Kam (calf) is in the reserves as he works back from injury.
Knights: Jack Cogger takes over at five-eighth from Tyson Gamble, who broke his hand against the Sharks. Will Pryce joins the bench. Centre Dylan Lucas' return from a hamstring injury sees last week's debutant Kyle McCarthy move to the reserves. The team is unchanged to take on the Rabbitohs.
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:
Stat Attack
- The Rabbitohs have won 12 of their past 15 games against the Knights.
- The Knights have lost four of their past five away games.
- The Rabbitohs have won three of their past four games at Accor Stadium.
- Knights winger Greg Marzhew has scored five tries in his past seven games.
- Rabbitohs hooker Damien Cook has scored six tries in his last six games against the Knights.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
