Dolphins vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Preview & Prediction | 2025 NRL | Regular Season
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The Dolphins will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing loss when they take on a South Sydney Rabbitohs side that has shown signs of improvement in recent weeks.
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Dolphins team news
Outside back Jack Bostock has been sidelined with an ACL injury. That means Junior Tupou comes into the team for the first time since way back in Round 2. Josh Kerr comes into the 17 on the interchange, while Aublix Tawha, who made his debut in the loss to the Knights, remains in the squad but is now outside the 17.
Squad: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Junior Tupou 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Francis Molo 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Mark Nicholls 11. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 12. Oryn Keeley 13. Kurt Donoghoe 14. Harrison Graham 15. Connelly Lemuelu 16. Ray Stone 17. Josh Kerr 18. Sean O’Sullivan 19. Max Feagai 20. Aublix Tawha 21. Tevita Naufahu 22. Peter Hola
South Sydney Rabbitohs team news
Two major inclusions for South Sydney, with Campbell Graham returning from a back injury, and Cody Walker from a groin injury. Those additions mean Jack Wighton will move from five-eighth into the centres, with Euan Aitken switching to the forwards. In further good news, dummy half Peter Mamouzelos is named in the 17, coming back from an elbow injury, with Jayden Sullivan a chance to come back from a calf injury after being named in the extended squad. Those changes see Ryan Gray and Liam Le Blanc drop out of the 17, with Isaiah Tass now the 18th man.
Squad: 1. Latrell Mitchell 2. Alex Johnston 3. Jack Wighton 4. Campbell Graham 5. Tyrone Munro 6. Cody Walker 7. Jamie Humphreys 8. Sean Keppie 9. Siliva Havili 10. Keaon Koloamatangi 11. Euan Aitken 12. Tallis Duncan 13. Jai Arrow 14. Peter Mamouzelos 15. Lachlan Hubner 16. Davvy Moale 17. Tevita Tatola 18. Isaiah Tass 19. Liam Le Blanc 20. Jayden Sullivan 21. Ryan Gray 22. Jacob Host
Dolphins vs South Sydney Rabbitohs prediction
The Dolphins (9th) suffered a 26-20 loss to the Knights in Round 16. They have been inconsistent in recent weeks, winning three out of the last five.
Winger Jamayne Isaako has been a standout performer for the Dolphins this season, leading the competition in point-scoring with 172 points.
The South Sydney Rabbitohs (16th) were unlucky to go down to the Melbourne Storm in golden point last week. Despite their lowly ladder position, they have been competitive in recent matches and will be looking to build on their improved form. Alex Johnston has scored 10 tries in his last five games and his quest to become the all-time leading try-scorer in the NRL is on in earnest.
In their short history, the Rabbitohs have had the better of the Dolphins, winning two of their three encounters. This includes a narrow 16-14 victory in Round 1 of this season.
This is a crucial game for both sides. The Dolphins will be looking to get their season back on track, while the Rabbitohs will be desperate to climb away from near the bottom of the ladder.
Dolphins vs South Sydney Rabbitohs tip: Dolphins to win
