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Rabbitohs v Storm: Mitchell backs up; Bellamy's late reshuffle
An undermanned South Sydney side faces a tough task as they look to upset the Melbourne Storm on Saturday night.
The Rabbitohs have been the walking wounded this season and added Jayden Sullivan, Jye Gray and Keaon Koloamatangi to the casualty ward in last week's loss to Canterbury.
Wayne Bennett has been impressed with the effort from the youngsters who have stepped up and they'll need to deliver a flawless performance to prevail at Accor Stadium.
Melbourne enjoyed the bye last weekend and coach Craig Bellamy faces a tough decision over whether to back up his Origin players after Wednesday's clash in Perth.
The situation will see halfback Jahrome Hughes take on additional responsibility as he looks to guide the side through a tricky period.
Match: Rabbitohs v Storm
Round 16 -
home Team
Rabbitohs
16th Position
away Team
Storm
3rd Position
Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney
Team News
Rabbitohs:Coach Wayne Bennett confirmed fullback Latrell Mitchell will back up following Wednesday's Origin clash and captain the side. Keaon Koloamatangi will also play less than a week after suffering a facial fracture, and he has been named in the front row in the 24-hour update. However, Cody Walker (groin) and Campbell Graham (back spasms) will wait at least another week before making their returns. The duo were initially named in the extended squad, but Bennett dropped out on Friday. English playmaker Lewis Dodd also dropped out of the 17 despite being initially named in the No.6 jumper, with Jack Wighton shifting to five-eighth, Euan Aitken moving to centre and Jai Arrow dropping back from the frontrow to secondrow. No further changes in Saturday's final team update, with Lewis Dodd the 18th man.
Storm: Maroons winger Xavier Coates will not back up, but Cameron Munster, Harry Grant, Trent Loiero and Stefano Utoikamanu will play for the Storm. There has been a late reshuffle, however, with both Loiero and Utoikamanu shifting to the bench in the final team update. Tui Kamikamica will now start at prop and Nelson Asofa-Solomona comes into lock. Alec MacDonald will make his return from a quad injury after being elevated to the interchange on Friday. Bronson Garlick is 18th man.
Match: Rabbitohs v Storm
Round 16 -
home Team
Rabbitohs
away Team
Storm
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Latrell MitchellFullback for Storm is number 1 Ryan Papenhuyzen
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Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex JohnstonWinger for Storm is number 2 Grant Anderson
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Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Isaiah TassCentre for Storm is number 3 Jack Howarth
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Centre for Rabbitohs is number 11 Euan AitkenCentre for Storm is number 4 Nick Meaney
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Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Tyrone MunroWinger for Storm is number 20 Sualauvi Faalogo
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Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 3 Jack WightonFive-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster
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Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Jamie HumphreysHalfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes
Forwards
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Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Davvy MoaleProp for Storm is number 10 Josh King
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Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Siliva HaviliHooker for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant
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Prop for Rabbitohs is number 19 Keaon KoloamatangiProp for Storm is number 16 Tui Kamikamica
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2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 8 Jai Arrow2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Shawn Blore
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2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Tallis Duncan2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Eliesa Katoa
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Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Lachlan HubnerLock for Storm is number 15 Nelson Asofa-Solomona
Interchange
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Ryan GrayInterchange for Storm is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Sean KeppieInterchange for Storm is number 13 Trent Loiero
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Liam Le BlancInterchange for Storm is number 14 Tyran Wishart
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Tevita TatolaInterchange for Storm is number 19 Alec MacDonald
Reserves
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Replacement for Rabbitohs is number 6 Lewis DoddReplacement for Storm is number 17 Bronson Garlick
Match Officials
- Referee: Peter Gough
- Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
- Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Rabbitohs have won only two of their past 13 games against the Storm.
- Storm coach Craig Bellamy has won his last 14 games against Wayne Bennett-coached teams.
- The Rabbitohs have lost three of their past four games at Accor Stadium.
- Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen has scored nine tries in seven games against the Rabbitohs.
- Rabbitohs winger Alex Johnston has scored 91 tries from 96 games at Accor Stadium.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
