Suncorp Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 11 NRL game between South Sydney Rabbitohs and North Queensland Cowboys. The game kicks off at 7:45 pm with North Queensland Cowboys heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the South Sydney Rabbitohs vs. North Queensland Cowboys game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday May 18, 2024 at 7:45 pm
Where: Suncorp Stadium
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South Sydney Rabbitohs vs North Queensland Cowboys Odds
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs North Queensland Cowboys Preview
South Sydneys Jason Demetriou has already been shown the door now North Queenslands Todd Payten is the coach in the media firing line.
His Cowboys wont get a better opportunity to break out of a recent slide than against the embattled, depleted Rabbitohs.
The last-placed Rabbitohs have just one win on the board and look no closer to their second, going down 28-14 to the Dragons last Saturday despite the return of Latrell Mitchell from suspension.
Alex Johnston is back from a six-week layoff and Jacob Gagai returns on the other wing, with Izaac Thompson moving to centre, and Gehamat Shibasaki and Michael Chee Kam dropping out of the 17, while Taane Milne is on the bench.
The Cowboys have sunk to 12th on the ladder after five straight losses, with a 20-18 loss on the Gold Coast last Sunday made to look less disappointing than it was with a late flourish against an injury-hit opponent.
Murray Taulagis return boosts the Cowboys backline and Jordan McLean is also back. Harrison Edwards and an injured Semi Valemei are the players to miss out.
The Cowboys snapped a seven-match losing streak against the Rabbitohs in their only meeting in 2023, winning 31-6 at Accor Stadium.
Defence is at the heart of both teams issues they are the two lowest-ranked teams for points conceded per game.
Souths have given up less than 28 points just once, while North Queensland have leaked 18-plus in every games.
Unfortunately for the Rabbitohs, their attack is also the second-worst in the NRL. The Cowboys should find enough with the ball in hand to end their drought.
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South Sydney Rabbitohs vs North Queensland Cowboys Tip
We're tipping North Queensland Cowboys to win at $1.33 odds.
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs North Queensland Cowboys Teams
Rabbitohs team: 1. Latrell Mitchell 2. Alex Johnston 3. Jack Wighton 4. Izaac Tu’itupou Thompson 5. Jacob Gagai 6. Cody Walker 7. Dion Teaupa 8. Davvy Moale 9. Damien Cook 10. Sean Keppie 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Jai Arrow 13. Siliva Havili 14. Peter Mamouzelos 15. Tallis Duncan 16. Thomas Burgess 17. Taane Milne 18. Gehamat Shibasaki 19. Matthew French 20. Adam Christensen 21. Bayleigh Bentley-Hape 22. Liam Le Blanc
Cowboys team: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Valentine Holmes 4. Viliami Vailea 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Tom Dearden 7. Chad Townsend 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 10. Griffin Neame 11. Heilum Luki 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Reuben Cotter 14. Sam McIntyre 15. Thomas Mikaele 16. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 17. Jason Taumalolo 18. Jake Granville 19. Jake Clifford 20. Harrison Edwards 21. Braidon Burns 22. Jaxon Purdue
