2021 NRL – Penrith Panthers vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Penrith Panthers vs South Sydney Rabbitohs taking place? Friday 20th August, 2021 – 10:55 (UK)
Where is Penrith Panthers vs South Sydney Rabbitohs taking place? BlueBet Stadium, Penrith
Where can I get tickets for Penrith Panthers vs South Sydney Rabbitohs? Click here for ticket information on 2021 NRL matches
What channel is Penrith Panthers vs South Sydney Rabbitohs on? Sky Sports Arena will be televising selected NRL games in the UK and you can find their schedule here. For Australian broadcasters, you can find a list here
Where can I stream Penrith Panthers vs South Sydney Rabbitohs? If televised on Sky Sports, then subscribers will be able to stream the match live via Sky Go. Alternatively, the match will be available to subscribers of Watch NRL
THE TEAM NEWS
PENRITH PANTHERS
Starting 13: Edwards, Crichton, Momirovski, Naden, Burton, Luai, Cleary, Leota, Koroisau, Eisenhuth, Kikau, Martin, Yeo – Interchanges: Kenny, Sorensen, Hopgood, Capewell – Reserves: Pangai Jnr., Tago
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Starting 13: Mitchell, Johnston, Gagai, Graham, Mansour, Walker, Reynolds, Nicholls, Cook, Burgess, Koloamatangi, Arrow, Murray – Interchanges: Marshall, Host, Tatola, Sele – Reserves: Milne, Taafe
THE PREDICTION
In what is arguably the tie of the round, both the Penrith Panthers and South Sydney Rabbitohs will look to keep up with leaders Melbourne Storm and move clear in second place. It is the visitors who have the greater form and momentum on their side having won their last 11 matches in the NRL. It will very much be a case of their attack against the Panthers defence which is arguably the best in the competition. The Rabbitohs have it all to prove though here as their last defeat came against the Panthers 12-56 back in May. That along with their 0-50 loss to Melbourne Storm will motivate them to show they can mix it with the top two but it may also lead to some doubts in the camp. With home advantage with the Panthers and the fact they have won five of the last six meetings between the two, the value lies with Penrith to get the win.
