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Rabbitohs v Cowboys: Trell, Sullivan in halves; Bateman ruled out
The second leg of the Perth double-headers pits a depleted Rabbitohs side against a Cowboys team riding high on confidence off the back of two straight wins.
Wayne Bennett's Bunnies welcomed back superstar Latrell Mitchell in style with a courageous win over the Roosters but it came at a cost with Cody Walker, Jamie Humphreys and Mikaele Ravalawa all succumbing to hamstring injuries.
North Queensland come into Round 6 on the back of a hard-fought win over defending premiers Penrith in Sydney.
The Cowboys - who are on an 11-day away trip - hit the lead with two tries in the first 10 minutes after half-time and they successfully defended their own line throughout the rest of the contest to claim the win.
Match: Rabbitohs v Cowboys
Round 6 -
home Team
Rabbitohs
5th Position
away Team
Cowboys
13th Position
Venue: Optus Stadium
Team News
Rabbitohs: A new halves pairing with Latrell Mitchell moving to five-eighth and Jayden Sullivan to halfback in place of Cody Walker and Jamie Humphreys, who suffered hamstring injuries against the Roosters. Tryscoring machine Alex Johnston (ribs) returns on the wing while Euan Aitken (pectoral) will play his first game for the season in the centres. Liam Le Blanc has joined the bench. South Sydney will line up 1-17, with Thomas Fletcher the 18th man.
Cowboys: John Bateman will miss Saturday's game due to illness, with Jeremiah Nanai initially named to take his place in the starting side. Coach Todd Payten has made a slight tweak on game day, with Nanai reverting to the bench and Sam McIntyre added to the starting side. Harrison Edwards has been added to the interchange with Thomas Mikaele the 18th man. Reuben Cotter has trained throughout the week and has successfully overcome the illness that kept him out of last Friday's win over Penrith.
Match: Rabbitohs v Cowboys
Round 6 -
home Team
Rabbitohs
away Team
Cowboys
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Jye GrayFullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater
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Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex JohnstonWinger for Cowboys is number 2 Robert Derby
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Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Euan AitkenCentre for Cowboys is number 3 Jaxon Purdue
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Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Jack WightonCentre for Cowboys is number 4 Viliami Vailea
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Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Isaiah TassWinger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray Taulagi
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Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Latrell MitchellFive-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tom Dearden
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Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Jayden SullivanHalfback for Cowboys is number 7 Jake Clifford
Forwards
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Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Sean KeppieProp for Cowboys is number 8 Jordan McLean
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Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Peter MamouzelosHooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson
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Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Tevita TatolaProp for Cowboys is number 10 Jason Taumalolo
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2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Keaon Koloamatangi2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Kai O'Donnell
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2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Jai Arrow2nd Row for Cowboys is number 14 Sam McIntyre
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Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Lachlan HubnerLock for Cowboys is number 13 Reuben Cotter
Interchange
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Liam Le BlancInterchange for Cowboys is number 15 Jeremiah Nanai
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Siliva HaviliInterchange for Cowboys is number 16 Griffin Neame
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Tallis DuncanInterchange for Cowboys is number 17 Coen Hess
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Davvy MoaleInterchange for Cowboys is number 18 Harrison Edwards
Reserves
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Replacement for Rabbitohs is number 18 Thomas FletcherReplacement for Cowboys is number 22 Thomas Mikaele
Match Officials
- Referee: Todd Smith
- Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Rabbitohs have lost their past four games in Perth.
- The Cowboys have not played in Western Australia since 1997.
- Rabbitohs fullback Jye Gray has scored five tries in his past six games.
- Cowboys winger Murray Taulagi has scored four tries in his past three games.
- The Rabbitohs have won only one of their past five games without Cody Walker.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
