South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Brisbane Broncos Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
South Sydney Rabbitohs take on Brisbane Broncos in the only game to be played on Thursday.
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How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports / Australia – Channel 9 / US – Some matches are televised live on Fox Sports
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South Sydney Rabbitohs team news
With the second Origin game ruling out Cam Murray, Lachlan Hubner comes into the line-up, whilst Campbell Graham is out with a calf injury.
Squad: Jye Gray, Alex Johnston, Latrell Siegwalt, Tallis Duncan, Edward Kosi, Cody Walker, Ashton Ward, Tevita Tatola, Brandon Smith, Keaon Koloamatangi, David Fifita, Euan Aitken, Lachlan Hubner, Bronson Garlick, Jamie Humphreys, Jayden Sullivan, John Radel, Dayne Jennings, Liam Le Blanc, Matthew Dufty, Jai Arrow
Brisbane Broncos team news
Jordan Riki is expected to be passed fit for this game, a much-needed boost with Payne Haas and Reece Walsh both on Origin duty.
Squad: Hayze Perham, Josiah Karapani, Antonio Verhoeven, Grant Anderson, Jesse Arthars, Thomas Duffy, Adam Reynolds, Preston Riki, Cory Paix, Jack Gosiewski, Brendan Piakura, Jordan Riki, Xavier Willison, Ben Hunt, Ben Talty, Aublix Tawha, Ezra Mam, Josh Rogers, Jaiyden Hunt, Phillip Coates
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Brisbane Broncos prediction
An emotional occasion is expected at Accor Stadium as the two teams and NRL community rally together in support of Jai Arrow, the Rabbitohs star forced to retire after being diagnosed with MND. Special ‘whiteout’ shirts will be worn for this match with Arrow’s name on the back and plenty of money will no doubt be raised to support his family at this awful time.
In regards to the game itself, South Sydney Rabbitohs will no doubt be utterly desperate to get a positive result for their former teammate. They are taking on a Brisbane Broncos side expected to be significantly weakened as a result of the Origin game and with their offense depleted in quality, it’s worth backing the Rabbitohs to take advantage.
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Brisbane Broncos tip: South Sydney Rabbitohs to win
