South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Canterbury Bulldogs Preview & Prediction | 2025 NRL | Regular Season
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Sunday football sees a classic rivalry reignited as the Rabbitohs take on the ladder-leading Bulldogs.
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South Sydney Rabbitohs team news
Latrell Mitchell is on Origin duty, which means Jye Gray gets a recall to the side in his preferred fullback role. Jamie Humphreys is back at halfback after a switch to the bench last week, with JaydenSullivan starting at five-eight. Cody Walker was injured again in his return from a calf strain leaving his long-term future in doubt. JaiArrow has been playing hooker in recent weeks to relieve Siliva Havili, who is not built to play 80 minutes.
Squad: 1. Jye Gray 2. Alex Johnston 3. Jack Wighton 4. Isaiah Tass 5. Tyrone Munro 6. Jayden Sullivan 7. Jamie Humphreys 8. Jai Arrow 9. Siliva Havili 10. Keaon Koloamatangi 11. Euan Aitken 12. Tallis Duncan 13. Lachlan Hubner 14. Davvy Moale 15. Sean Keppie 16. Liam Le Blanc 17. Tevita Tatola 18. Ryan Gray 19. Campbell Graham 20. Lewis Dodd 21. Fletcher Myers 22. Jacob Host
Canterbury Bulldogs team news
Recruit Lachlan Galvin will join Toby Sexton in the halves as he replaces Matt Burton in the No. 6 jersey. Stephen Crichton’s absence has been offset by Jacob Kiraz who shifts to centre and Blake Wilson joins the wing. Josh Curran shifts to the front row for Max King who will make his first start for NSW next week and Jacob Preston (suspension) comes back into the second row. Kurt Mann has also been picked to make his Queensland debut which sees Jake Turpin and Kurtis Morrin join the bench.
Squad: 1. Connor Tracey 2. Blake Wilson 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Jacob Kiraz 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Lachlan Galvin 7. Toby Sexton 8. Josh Curran 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Daniel Suluka-Fifita 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jacob Preston 13. Bailey Hayward 14. Jake Turpin 15. Harry Hayes 16. Lipoi Hopoi 17. Kurtis Morrin 19. Blake Taaffe 20. Enari Tuala 21. Samuel Hughes 22. Luke Smith 23. Jonathan Sua
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Canterbury Bulldogs prediction
The South Sydney Rabbitohs (12th) were comfortably handled in a 36-12 loss to the Canberra Raiders in Round 14.
The Bulldogs (1st) continued their breakthrough season with a dominant 30-12 victory over the Parramatta Eels to solidify their spot at the top of the table.
Alex Johnston has scored 16 tries in 18 games against the Bulldogs.
The Bulldogs' defence remains their staple, conceding the fewest points in the competition this season (214).
The Bulldogs hold a slight edge in the modern era, 25-22. They delivered a crushing 32-0 defeat to the Rabbitohs earlier this season.
The Bulldogs have built their season on a formidable defensive system. While the Rabbitohs have shown improvement, the loss of both Mitchell and Walker is a big blow to their hopes.
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Canterbury Bulldogs tip: Canterbury Bulldogs to win
