WIN Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 2 NRL game between St. George Illawarra Dragons and South Sydney Rabbitohs. The game kicks off at 3:00 pm with St. George Illawarra Dragons heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the St. George Illawarra Dragons vs. South Sydney Rabbitohs game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday March 15, 2025 at 3:00 pm
Where: WIN Stadium
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St. George Illawarra Dragons vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Odds
St. George Illawarra Dragons vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Preview
St George Illawarra transitions from one intense Sydney derby rivalry straight into another this Saturday as they host South Sydney in Wollongong. The match also marks an opportunity for returning Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett to secure a win against another of his former clubs.
The Dragons struggled in their clash against Canterbury, particularly during the 10 minutes either side of halftime, where a 6-4 lead turned into a 28-6 deficit. However, they showed resilience by scoring the final three tries in a 28-20 loss, with wayward goalkicking preventing a thrilling finish.
Mistakes and inconsistent performances from their emerging halves combination hindered the Dragons, but the experienced trio of Clint Gutherson, Valentine Holmes, and Damien Cook provided stability, while Christian Tuipolotu shone with a hat-trick.
Ryan Couchman’s season-ending ACL injury sees Blake Lawrie return to the bench from a hamstring issue, marking the Saints’ only change.
Meanwhile, the Rabbitohs narrowly defeated the Dolphins 16-14, with Tyrone Munro scoring twice in the first half and Isaiah Tass sealing the win with a try in the 67th minute.
Jye Gray impressed at fullback, Keaon Koloamatangi dominated in the forwards, and Jamie Humphreys’ performance at halfback has kept English recruit Lewis Dodd out of the lineup.
Souths have made two backline changes, with Fletchers Myers at center and Bayleigh Bentley-Hape on the wing, replacing the suspended Jack Wighton and the injured Munro (collarbone).
The Dragons have won three of their last four encounters against the Rabbitohs, including a 28-14 victory at Jubilee Oval in Round 10 last year. They also posted a 4-2 record at Wollongong in 2024.
While the Saints may have the edge in attacking firepower, Souths present strong value as 6.5-point underdogs, with Bennett already unlocking the potential of the Rabbitohs’ forward pack.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping St. George Illawarra Dragons to win at $1.48 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Mathew Feagai at $9.00.
St. George Illawarra Dragons vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Teams
Dragons team: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Mathew Feagai 3. Moses Suli 4. Valentine Holmes 5. Christian Tuipulotu 6. Kyle Flanagan 7. Lachlan Ilias 8. Toby Couchman 9. Damien Cook 10. Emre Guler 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Jack de Belin 14. Jacob Liddle 15. Blake Lawrie 16. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 17. Hamish Stewart 18. Dylan Egan 19. Tyrell Sloan 20. Lyhkan King-Togia 21. Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga
Rabbitohs team: 1. Jye Gray 2. Isaiah Tass 3. Fletcher Myers 4. Campbell Graham 5. Bayleigh Bentley-Hape 6. Cody Walker 7. Jamie Humphreys 8. Sean Keppie 9. Peter Mamouzelos 10. Davvy Moale 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Jai Arrow 13. Lachlan Hubner 14. Jayden Sullivan 15. Siliva Havili 16. Tallis Duncan 17. Tevita Tatola 18. Liam Le Blanc 19. Lewis Dodd 20. Jacob Host 21. Thomas Fletcher 22. Talanoa Penitani