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The Panthers are looking to snap a two-game losing streak when they take on the Rabbitohs in the opening match of Round 4.
Both sides are eager to return to form after last start losses, with South Sydney falling to Cronulla in Round 3.
Wayne Bennett's men were slow out of the gates before storming home late and they will look to roll that momentum forward.
The loss put an end to the Rabbitohs' undefeated start to the season but they will have a pep in their step in their first game at Accor Stadium for the year.
Penrith have won seven of their last eight against South Sydney, a stretch that includes their dramatic 14-12 victory in the 2021 grand final.
The Panthers will be undermanned on Thursday night, with Nathan Cleary set to miss the clash under the concussion protocols, while fullback Dylan Edwards remains sidelined with a groin injury.
Match: Rabbitohs v Panthers
Round 4 -
home Team
Rabbitohs
7th Position
away Team
Panthers
13th Position
Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney
Team News
Rabbitohs: Just the one change for the Rabbitohs on game day, with Tevita Tatola shifting to the starting side and Davvy Moale dropping back to the bench. A boost for the Bunnies with veteran flyer Alex Johnston set for his first game since Round 21 last year. Johnston needs 18 more tries to surpass Ken Irvine as the greatest tryscorer in premiership history. Centre Campbell Graham faces another stint on the sidelines with a calf muscle tear. Winger Mikaele Ravalawa plays his 100th NRL game. Fletcher Myers remains the 18th man.
Panthers: A late reshuffle for Penrith, with Isaiah Papali'i to start at prop and Lindsay Smith shifting to the bench in the final team update. Brad Schneider has come onto the bench in place of Blaize Talagi when the teams were updated 24-hours from the match. Daine Laurie is on track to return from a quad injury at fullback, with coach Ivan Cleary saying "we thought he'd be OK last week but he has taken a bit longer than we thought. We're very keen for him to play but we'll find out a bit more by the end of the week". Trent Toelau comes in for his first NRL game of 2025 to replace Nathan Cleary (concussion protocol).
Match: Rabbitohs v Panthers
Round 4 -
home Team
Rabbitohs
away Team
Panthers
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Jye GrayFullback for Panthers is number 1 Daine Laurie
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Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex JohnstonWinger for Panthers is number 2 Paul Alamoti
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Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Jack WightonCentre for Panthers is number 3 Izack Tago
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Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Isaiah TassCentre for Panthers is number 4 Thomas Jenkins
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Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Mikaele RavalawaWinger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o
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Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody WalkerFive-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jack Cole
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Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Jamie HumphreysHalfback for Panthers is number 7 Trent Toelau
Forwards
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Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Sean KeppieProp for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota
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Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Peter MamouzelosHooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch Kenny
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Prop for Rabbitohs is number 17 Tevita TatolaProp for Panthers is number 15 Isaiah Papali'i
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2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Keaon Koloamatangi2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Scott Sorensen
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2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Jai Arrow2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Liam Martin
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Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Tallis DuncanLock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo
Interchange
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 10 Davvy MoaleInterchange for Panthers is number 10 Lindsay Smith
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Jayden SullivanInterchange for Panthers is number 16 Liam Henry
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Siliva HaviliInterchange for Panthers is number 17 Luke Garner
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Liam Le BlancInterchange for Panthers is number 22 Brad Schneider
Reserves
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Replacement for Rabbitohs is number 18 Fletcher MyersReplacement for Panthers is number 18 Casey McLean
Match Officials
- Referee: Ashley Klein
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
- Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Rabbitohs have won only two of their past 14 games against the Panthers.
- The Panthers have won their last five games at Accor Stadium, including two grand finals.
- The Rabbitohs have conceded 100 points in their last three games at Accor Stadium.
- Panthers winger Paul Alamoti has scored seven tries in his last five games.
- Rabbitohs winger Mikaele Ravalawa will make his 100th NRL appearance.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
