South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Newcastle Knights Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Elimination Final
by Alex Sarwar ·
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The first eliminator final of the NRL post-season sees South Sydney Rabbitohs host Newcastle Knights.
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How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports / Australia – Channel 9 / USA – Some matches are televised live on Fox Sports
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go & Watch NRL / Australia – 9Now / USA – Watch NRL, and if the match is televised in the USA it can also be streamed live on Fox Sports platforms
South Sydney Rabbitohs team news
A scapula injury rules out Euan Aitken, but Tallis Duncan is fit and expected to play after battling a hamstring problem.
Squad: Matthew Dufty, Alex Johnston, Latrell Mitchell, Jack Wighton, Campbell Graham, Cody Walker, Jayden Sullivan, Tevita Tatola, Brandon Smith, Keaon Koloamatangi, David Fifita, Tallis Duncan, Cameron Murray, Jye Gray, Lachlan Hubner, Sean Keppie, Jamie Humphreys, Adam Elliott, Latrell Siegwart, Liam Le Blanc, Talanoa Penitani, Peter Mamouzelos
Newcastle Knights team news
Tyson Frizell and Dominic Young return from their respective suspensions and Phoenix Crossland is back from injury, as is Francis Manuleleua.
Squad: Kalyn Ponga, Dominic Young, Dane Gagai, Bradman Best, Greg Marzhew, Fletcher Sharpe, Sandon Smith, Tyson Frizell, Phoenix Crossland, Cody Hopwood, Jermaine McEwen, Francis Manuleleua, Mat Croker, Harrison Graham, Lachlan Crouch, Pasami Saulo, Thomas Cant, Fletcher Hunt, Toby Winter, Kyle McCarthy, Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana, Diesel Hagan
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Newcastle Knights prediction
This has the potential to be one of the closest elimination finals between two teams who finished level on points during the regular season. South Sydney Rabbitohs will hope that home advantage can tip proceedings their way, while Newcastle Knights ended the season with consecutive losses, a worrying sign in terms of momentum.
The Rabbitohs on the flip-side, have won four of their last five and are playing really well as we approach the most important part of the season. Being at home as well makes them worth backing to progress onwards and eliminate Newcastle.
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Newcastle Knights tip: South Sydney Rabbitohs to win
