South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Melbourne Storm Preview & Prediction | 2025 NRL | Regular Season
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The South Sydney Rabbitohs face the clinical Melbourne Storm at Accor Stadium, attempting to overcome a historically one-sided rivalry.
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South Sydney Rabbitohs team news
Latrell Mitchell is expected to return after Origin while both Cody Walker and Campbell Graham are a chance after being listed on the extended bench. Both will play if fit. Davvy Moale will start at prop with Keon Koloamatangi in doubt after suffering a facial injury last week.
Squad: 1. Latrell Mitchell 2. Alex Johnston 3. Jack Wighton 4. Isaiah Tass 5. Tyrone Munro 6. Lewis Dodd 7. Jamie Humphreys 8. Jai Arrow 9. Siliva Havili 10. Davvy Moale 11. Euan Aitken 12. Tallis Duncan 13. Lachlan Hubner 14. Ryan Gray 15. Sean Keppie 16. Liam Le Blanc 17. Tevita Tatola 18. Salesi Ataata 19. Keaon Koloamatangi 20. Cody Walker 21. Campbell Graham 22. Jacob Host
Melbourne Storm team news
The Melbourne Storm have named all their Origin stars and are as close to full strength as they have been all year. Goal kicker Ryan Papenhuyzen is second in the competition with 148 points from just 12 games, including 36 against the Tigers.
Squad: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. Grant Anderson 3. Jack Howarth 4. Nick Meaney 5. Xavier Coates 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Harry Grant 10. Josh King 11. Shawn Blore 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Trent Loiero 14. Tyran Wishart 15. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 16. Tui Kamikamica 17. Bronson Garlick 18. Ativalu Lisati 19. Alec MacDonald 20. Sualauvi Faalogo 21. Joe Chan 22. Lazarus Vaalepu 23. Keagan Russell-Smith 24. Kane Bradley
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Melbourne Storm prediction
The South Sydney Rabbitohs (14th) are in a slump, having lost their last three games, including a narrow point defeat against the high-flying Bulldogs in Round 15.
Winger Alex Johnston is now just 10 tries short of Ken Irvine's all-time NRL try-scoring record of 212
The Melbourne Storm (4th), have stayed typically strong with four wins from their last five, and are well-rested after a bye. Their last match was a 38-14 victory over the Cowboys in Round 14.
Fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen is second on this season's point-scorers list with 148 points in just 12 games, including a club-record 36-point haul against the Tigers.
This is one of the NRL's most one-sided rivalries. The Storm have dominated, winning 35 of the 42 matches, including their clash on ANZAC Day this season (24-16).
Melbourne's disciplined style has consistently countered Souths' more attacking philosophy. However, the Storm's superior team cohesion and an average of 33 points per game, compared to Souths' 17, make them strong favourites in this one.
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Melbourne Storm tip: Melbourne Storm to win by 13+ points
