The Panthers started the 2016 season with two straight losses, but have won six of their past 11 matches to sit outside the top eight only on points differential.
The Rabbitohs started the year with back-to-back wins, but won just three of their next 12 matches to sit in 13th spot on the NRL Telstra Premiership ladder.
Based on early-season form, you'd have thought the Bunnies would be sure things this Friday night. You'd be wrong.
The Rabbitohs have lost three straight and could find themselves eight points outside the eight by the end of the round and will be underdogs against a Penrith side that is coming off a spirited win against Manly.
The Panthers have the luxury of naming the same 17 that took care of the Sea Eagles in Round 14.
South Sydney have named a new-look back five upon Adam Reynolds and Greg Inglis's return from Origin duty. Reynolds will partner Luke Keary in the halves with Cody Walker shifting to fullback and Alex Johnston to the wing in place of Dane Nielsen. Inglis replaces Kirisome Auva'a in the centres, while Aaron Gray joins his skipper there too. Siosifa Talakai is out, with Tautalatasi Tasi set to make his NRL debut on the wing. Paul Carter's suspension sees Jack Gosiewski, Patrice Siolo and Ed Murphy join an extended bench.
The Rabbitohs started the year with back-to-back wins, but won just three of their next 12 matches to sit in 13th spot on the NRL Telstra Premiership ladder.
Based on early-season form, you'd have thought the Bunnies would be sure things this Friday night. You'd be wrong.
The Rabbitohs have lost three straight and could find themselves eight points outside the eight by the end of the round and will be underdogs against a Penrith side that is coming off a spirited win against Manly.
The Panthers have the luxury of naming the same 17 that took care of the Sea Eagles in Round 14.
South Sydney have named a new-look back five upon Adam Reynolds and Greg Inglis's return from Origin duty. Reynolds will partner Luke Keary in the halves with Cody Walker shifting to fullback and Alex Johnston to the wing in place of Dane Nielsen. Inglis replaces Kirisome Auva'a in the centres, while Aaron Gray joins his skipper there too. Siosifa Talakai is out, with Tautalatasi Tasi set to make his NRL debut on the wing. Paul Carter's suspension sees Jack Gosiewski, Patrice Siolo and Ed Murphy join an extended bench.
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