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.
SportsBet Betting Preview - Rabbitohs v Knights
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.
This article contains content that is only available on NRL.com
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.
This article contains content that is only available on NRL.com
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.