South Sydney will win comfortably at McDonald Jones Stadium. The Rabbitohs are flying while the Knights are in freefall.
Ladder & Market
| Team | Ladder | Record | Pct | Head to Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Knights Home | 11th | - | - | - |
| South Sydney Rabbitohs Away | 4th | - | - | - |
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Knights | |||
| 26 Apr | Penrith Panthers (home) | L | Newcastle Knights 12 lt Penrith Panthers 44 |
| 19 Apr | Sydney Roosters (away) | L | Roosters 38 def Knights 24 |
| 12 Apr | Wests Tigers (away) | L | Wests Tigers 42 def Knights 22 |
| South Sydney Rabbitohs | |||
| 25 Apr | Melbourne Storm (away) | W | Melbourne Storm 6 lt South Sydney Rabbitohs 48 |
| 17 Apr | St George Illawarra | W | Rabbitohs 30 def Dragons 12 |
| 04 Apr | Canterbury Bulldogs (home) | W | Rabbitohs 32 def Bulldogs 24 |
Newcastle Knights Form Analysis
Knights: Kalyn Ponga (hamstring, Round 9-10 return, likely out Round 9). Bradman Best (groin, Round 9 return test). Tyson Frizell (ribs, Round 10 return, out Round 9). Thomas Cant (calf, Round 10 return, out).
South Sydney Rabbitohs Form Analysis
Rabbitohs can't put a foot wrong, three-peating with style. Blasted Storm 48-6 at AAMI Park, first Souths win in Victoria and Melbourne's worst home loss since 2001. Earlier 30-12 over Dragons at Accor (Perth listed neutral), then edged Bulldogs 32-24 at home. Attack firing on all cylinders, easy completion sets turning to points.
Team News
- Kalyn Ponga : Hamstring: Round 9-10 return (likely unavailable Round 9)
- Bradman Best : Groin: Round 9 return (Test; may be available)
- Tyson Frizell : Ribs: Round 10 return (out for Round 9)
- Thomas Cant : Calf: Round 10 return (out)
- Brandon Smith : Calf: suffered R8, TBC for Round 9
- Jamie Humphreys : Ribs: suffered R8 vs Storm, assessment pending
- David Fifita : Hamstring: Round 12 return (out)
Take South Sydney to win and Game Total over. Campbell Graham anytime try and Latrell Mitchell 2+ try assists are the top player props.