Manly Sea Eagles vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
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A high stakes clash between two of the NRL’s current top six opens up this round of games with Manly Sea Eagles and South Sydney Rabbitohs both on 16 points.
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Manly Sea Eagles team news
Tolutau Koula has been passed fit to play for Manly Sea Eagles following a head injury and is expected to take his place in the side, as is Haumole Olakau’atu after being given the previous round off
Squad: Clayton Faulalo, Jason Saab, Tolutau Koula, Reuben Garrick, Lehi Hopoate, Luke Brooks, Jamal Fogarty, Taniela Paseka, Jake Simpkin, Kobe Hetherington, Haumole Olakau'atu, Ben Trbojevic, Jake Trbojevic, Brandon Wakeham, Nathan Brown, Jackson Shereb, Simione Laiafi, Josh Feledy, Joey Walsh, Blake Wilson, Onitoni Large, Aaron Schoupp
South Sydney Rabbitohs team news
Latrell Mitchell remains sidelined through injury, but South Sydney Rabbitohs are set to welcome back the likes of David Fifita, Campbell Graham and Brandon Smith with all three named in their squad.
Squad: Jye Gray, Alex Johnston, Latrell Siegwalt, Campbell Graham, Edward Kosi, Cody Walker, Ashton Ward, Tevita Tatola, Brandon Smith, Keaon Koloamatangi, David Fifita, Tallis Duncan, Cameron Murray, Lachlan Hubner, Jamie Humphreys, Euan Aitken, Sean Keppie, Matthew Dufty, Liam Le Blanc, Moala Graham-Taufa, Bronson Garlick, Thomas Fletcher
Manly Sea Eagles vs South Sydney Rabbitohs prediction
This is an encounter when considering how close together they are in the current NRL standings. They’ve had very even campaigns, each losing five games and whilst Manly Sea Eagles have won one more match than South Sydney Rabbitohs, the visitors have played one less. There is also little to separate the two in terms of points scored, Manly registering just 15 points more than the Rabbitohs.
However, it’s the backline of Manly Sea Eagles that may prove decisive as they have been really good, giving up only 236 points across 12 matches played, the third best record in the NRL. They’ve also conceded 30 points less than their opponents here despite playing a game more. Combine that with home advantage being in the Sea Eagles’ favour and it appears that backing the hosts represents the shrewd move.
Manly Sea Eagles vs South Sydney Rabbitohs tip: Manly Sea Eagles to win
