NRL Previews - Rabbitohs v Sharks (Round 8)

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29-04-2011 07:30PM at ANZ Stadium

Referees: Tony Archer and Brett Suttor
Touch Judges: Russell Turner and Adam Reid
Video Referee: Russell Smith

The Rabbitohs performance last week suggests they don't quite believe in themselves, their game plan, their defensive structure or each other. Whilst Chris Sandow begins to shed some of the negative reputation that has followed him in recent times, his halves partner John Sutton seems to be moving in the opposite direction. The Bunnies have a rising injury toll to go with their playmaker issues. Tough times.

Even tougher times in the Shire though with the Sharks' two main strike weapons out with injury so this will be a true test of their depth. Will Tim Smith pass this test? No. Will John Sutton break out of his season long funk? No. Will Paul Gallen and Michael Crocker break the NRL record for niggling in one match? Hard to keep score. Speaking of scoring, there won't be much of it in this match but Souths crawl away with it against a depleted Cronulla side.

My Tip: Rabbitohs 16-10

The Teams

South Sydney Rabbitohs               Cronulla Sutherland Sharks
Suspensions No Suspensions Injuries S. Geddes L. Stuart B. Lowe S. Burgess	1. James Roberts Fullback 1. Isaac Gordon 2. Nathan Merritt Wing 2. Matthew Wright 3. Dylan Farrell Centre 3. Ben Pomeroy 4. Greg Inglis Centre 4. Colin Best 5. Chris McQueen Wing 5. John Williams 6. John Sutton Five Eighth 6. Wade Graham 7. Chris Sandow Halfback 7. Tim Smith 8. Ben Ross Prop 8. Kade Snowden 9. Issac Luke Hooker 9. Paul Aiton 10. Roy Asotasi Prop 10. Luke Douglas 11. Dave Tyrell Second Row 11. Jeremy Smith 12. Dave Taylor Second Row 12. Anthony Tupou 13. Michael Crocker Lock 13. Paul Gallen 14. Jason Clark Interchange 14. Josh Cordoba 15. Shannan McPherson Interchange 15. Broderick Wright 16. Nathan Peats Interchange 16. Stuart Flanagan 17. Eddy Pettybourne Interchange 17. Jason Bukuya	Suspensions No Suspensions Injuries A. Kelly N. Gardner J. Morris

Head to Head

Other Games this Round

• Brisbane Broncos v Canterbury Bulldogs at Suncorp Stadium
• South Sydney Rabbitohs v Cronulla Sutherland Sharks at ANZ Stadium
• Gold Coast Titans v Sydney Roosters at Skilled Park
• North Queensland Cowboys v Manly Sea Eagles at Dairy Farmers Stadium
• Melbourne Storm v Newcastle Knights at AAMI Park, Melbourne
• New Zealand Warriors v Penrith Panthers at Mt Smart Stadium
• Canberra Raiders v Wests Tigers at Canberra Stadium
• St George Illawarra Dragons v Parramatta Eels at WIN Jubilee Oval, Kogarah