South Sydney Rabbitohs vs New Zealand Warriors Tips, Odds and Teams – 2017 NRL Round 24

Friday’s NRL 2017 Round 24 match is between South Sydney Rabbitohs and New Zealand Warriors. The opening kick is set to commence at 18:00 local time with the game to be played at ANZ Stadium. The home team South Sydney Rabbitohs are the favourites for the match. View our preview and teams for the game between South Sydney Rabbitohs and New Zealand Warriors.

When: 18:00 | Friday 18/08/2017

Where: ANZ Stadium

Preview:

Out of finals contention, these teams are playing to end a miserable season on a high. The Rabbitohs take the better form into the game, winning their past two while the Warriors have lost their last six straight. The visitors have Kieran Foran back on deck after he missed their loss to Canberra with a shoulder injury and he will partner Ata Hingano in the halves. Oddly, this is the Warriors’ first clash with the Bunnies in Sydney since 2011, when they won.

Key: The Warriors must stop electric Souths fullback Alex Johnston, who has scored four tries in his past three games to lead the NRL tally.

Tip: Souths

Odds:

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Tip: South Sydney Rabbitohs at $1.40

 

Value Tip: First Try Scorer: Bryson Goodwin at $10.00

 

More Info:

Head to Head: Souths 12 Warriors 16

Last clash: Round 23, 2016 Souths 41 bt Warriors 22 at Auckland

Tab Sportsbet: Souths $1.36 Warriors $3.25

FootyTAB: Warriors +8.5

 

Teams:

Rabbitohs:

1. Alex Johnston 2. Bryson Goodwin 3. Aaron Gray 4. Tyrell Fuimaono 5. Campbell Graham 6. Cody Walker 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Thomas Burgess 9. Damien Cook 10. Sam Burgess 11. John Sutton 12. Angus Crichton 13. Cameron Murray 14. Robbie Farah 15. George Burgess 16. Kyle Turner 17. Zane Musgrove 18. Jack Gosiewski 19. Robert Jennings 20. David Tyrrell 21. Luke Kelly

 

Warriors:

1. Roger Tuivasa-sheck 2. David Fusitua 3. Blake Ayshford 4. Solomone Kata 5. Ken Maumalo 6. Kieran Foran 7. Mafoa’aeata Hingano 8. Jacob Lillyman 9. Nathaniel Roache 10. Sam Lisone 11. Bunty Afoa 12. Ryan Hoffman 13. Simon Mannering 14. Issac Luke 15. Chris Satae 16. Isaiah Papalii 17. Charlie Gubb 18. Mason Lino 20. Toafofoa Sipley 21. James Bell 22. Charnze Nicoll-klokstad

 

NRL News:

World Cup selection was the last thing on New Zealand veteran Shaun Kenny-Dowall’s mind not so long ago.

Released by the Sydney Roosters in June over a much publicised drug possession arrest, Kenny-Dowall, 29, didn’t expect to be turning the Kiwi selectors’ heads after snapping up an NRL lifeline from dead last Newcastle.

But the 21-Test flyer says the Knights’ unexpected hot streak may just earn him a spot in New Zealand’s end of year World Cup campaign.

Ex-Rooster Kenny-Dowall has chimed into Newcastle’s surprise run of three-straight wins, including a 29-10 upset at Parramatta last round.

He hopes an extended giant killing run by Newcastle will help his name linger with Kiwi selectors for World Cup duty well after the NRL regular season.

“I hope so. If you are a Kiwi you want to play for New Zealand,” said Kenny-Dowall, who has scored two tries in his three games since arriving from the Roosters.

“I will continue to do my job at the Knights and hopefully we put in a couple more good performances and a couple of more wins.”

That will be easier said than done against their next opponent on Saturday in Newcastle – title favourites Melbourne.

The Storm can wrap up the minor premiership with their 21st win in their past 28 meetings with the Knights.

Melbourne thrashed Newcastle 40-12 in their last clash in round 13 – their biggest win over the Knights in six years.

But Kenny-Dowall said a Knights side still buzzing from their last round upset over the Eels looked forward to testing themselves against the NRL yardstick.

“That was right up there. It was close to a complete 80 minute performance,” said Kenny-Dowall of defeating Parramatta.

“The boys were in complete control for a large part of the game, it was pleasing to see.

“Melbourne are on top of the ladder but if we apply ourselves we will be competitive.”

Winger Kenny-Dowall believed he was building toward peak form ahead of the World Cup after niggling hamstring issues.

He will line up against Josh Addo-Carr hoping to extend his scoring run of four tries in his last three games against Melbourne.

“I think I am getting there slowly,” said Kenny-Dowall.

“I had a couple of minor tears in my hamstring so the performance staff have been really good at looking after me and I’m definitely feeling comfortable out there.”

 

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