Accor Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 16 NRL game between South Sydney Rabbitohs and Melbourne Storm. The game kicks off at 7:35 pm with Melbourne Storm heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the South Sydney Rabbitohs vs. Melbourne Storm game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday June 21, 2025 at 7:35 pm
Where: Accor Stadium
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South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Melbourne Storm Odds
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Melbourne Storm Preview
South Sydney will be out to snap a long-standing hoodoo when they host Melbourne at Accor Stadium on Saturday night. The Storm have dominated this fixture, holding an imposing 35-7 head-to-head advantage, including a 24-16 victory on ANZAC Day earlier this year.
Melbourne return from the bye brimming with confidence after a dominant 38-14 win over the Cowboys. All five Origin representatives have been named to back up, with Bronson Garlick the only change to the squad—replacing Ativalu Lisati on the bench—highlighting their consistency and depth.
The Rabbitohs face yet another stern test, their fourth consecutive clash against a top-four opponent. Injuries continue to bite, with Jye Gray, Jayden Sullivan, and Keaon Koloamatangi ruled out. Latrell Mitchell is expected to play following his Origin duties, while Lewis Dodd takes over at five-eighth and Davvy Moale earns a start in the front row.
With superior form, fitness, and history, the Storm enter as deserved favourites.
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Melbourne Storm Tip
We're tipping Melbourne Storm to win at $1.24 odds.
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Melbourne Storm Teams
Rabbitohs team: 1. Latrell Mitchell 2. Alex Johnston 3. Jack Wighton 4. Isaiah Tass 5. Tyrone Munro 6. Lewis Dodd 7. Jamie Humphreys 8. Jai Arrow 9. Siliva Havili 10. Davvy Moale 11. Euan Aitken 12. Tallis Duncan 13. Lachlan Hubner 14. Ryan Gray 15. Sean Keppie 16. Liam Le Blanc 17. Tevita Tatola 18. Salesi Ataata 19. Keaon Koloamatangi 20. Cody Walker 21. Campbell Graham 22. Jacob Host
Melbourne Storm team: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. Grant Anderson 3. Jack Howarth 4. Nick Meaney 5. Xavier Coates 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Harry Grant 10. Josh King 11. Shawn Blore 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Trent Loiero 14. Tyran Wishart 15. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 16. Tui Kamikamica 17. Bronson Garlick 18. Ativalu Lisati 19. Alec MacDonald 20. Sualauvi Faalogo 21. Joe Chan 22. Lazarus Vaalepu 23. Keagan Russell-Smith 24. Kane Bradley