We take a look at Thursday nights (2/5/2019) Week 8 NRL match which is between the South Sydney Rabbitohs and Brisbane Broncos. View the odds and teams for both sides as well as our Tips and Bets for the match.
When: Thursday May 2nd, 7:50pm
Where: ANZ Stadium
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Preview:
A magical start in Penrith last week saw the Rabbitohs over the line against the Panthers, and if they can start fast again this week, the Bunnies are every chance to jump on top of the ladder.
South Sydney wasted no time away from home as Kyle Turner crossed the line just two minutes in. Corey Allan added another 20-minutes later, but although the Rabbitohs walked away with the two points, there’s still plenty South Sydney needs to work on ahead of Thursday night’s game.
The Broncos have plenty to feel positive about following their 29-6 demolition over the Sharks at Suncorp. The Kodi Nikorima bombshell could pose a mid-week distraction, but if Brisbane can hit the front early and rely on the boot of Jamayne Issako again, the upset could be on.
With home-field advantage, the odds are well and truly in South Sydney’s favour, but it’s worth noting the Broncos have won seven straight against the Bunnies dating back to 2015. Last year’s 38-18 victory in Round 23 was hardly close, a game Corey Oates dominated with a hat-trick performance.
Considering their dominance in this fixture, it’s no surprise to learn the Broncos have entered as the away underdog only twice against South Sydney. Brisbane are 1-1 in this scenario, and if they can knuckle down defensively like they did last week and complete close to 80% of their sets again, the Broncos look good money to improve on their strong form against the Rabbits.
Tip: South Sydney Rabbitohs at $1.50
Value Tip: First Try Scorer: Campbell Graham at $7.00
Teams:
Rabbitohs: 1. Alex Johnston 2. Corey Allen 3. Kyle Turner 4. Dane Gagai 5. Campbell Graham 6. Cody Walker 7. Adam Reynolds 8. George Burgess 9. Damien Cook 10. Thomas Burgess 11. John Sutton 12. Sam Burgess 13. Cameron Murray. Interchange: 14. Tevita Tatola 15. Mark Nicholls 16. Ethan Lowe 17. Liam Knight. Reserves: 18. Jacob Gagan 19. Connor Tracey 20. Dean Britt 21. Mawene Hiroti
Broncos: 1. Darius Boyd 2. Corey Oates 3. James Roberts 4. Jack Bird 5. Jamayne Isaako 6. Anthony Milford 7. Tom Dearden 8. Matthew Lodge 9. Andrew McCullough 10. Payne Haas 11. Alex Glenn 12. Matt Gillett 13. Tevita Pangai. Interchange: 14. Kotoni Staggs 15. David Fifita 16. Thomas Flegler 17. Joe Ofahengaue. Reserves: 18. Patty Carrigan 19. Gehamat Shibasaki 20. Jaydn Su’a 21. Sean O’Sullivan
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change
