Match Preview: NRL Round 24 vs Rabbitohs

Author: Wests Tigers
Timestamp: Fri 16 Aug 2024, 10:00 AM

Wests Tigers are preparing to play South Sydney Rabbitohs at Campbelltown Sports Stadium for the very first time.

Round 24 - Round 24 - Saturday 17 Aug

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Wests Tigers

Rabbitohs

Venue: Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Sydney

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The Round 24 NRL fixture is part of a triple-header in Leumeah, following on from Jersey Flegg Cup and NSW Cup games against the Rabbitohs earlier in the day.

Luke Laulilii scores on debut against the Raiders at Campbelltown

It will also be Wests Tigers first game at Campbelltown since that thumping win over the Raiders in Round 16, when Luke Laulilii scored a try on debut.

It was another two Campbelltown juniors who stood out when these teams last met one month ago, with Lachie Galvin and Tallyn Da Silva scoring Wests Tigers first two tries in the 42-28 loss to the Rabbitohs in Gosford.

Da Silva scores against the Bunnies in Gosford

Since that victory, the Bunnies have lost three in a row, falling to the Raiders, Sharks and Storm.

Wests Tigers are coming off a 34-18 loss to the Knights last weekend and have not sung the team song since their last trip to Campbelltown.

In team news, there will be a reshuffle to the backline with Jahream Bula to miss the rest of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery. Keep an eye on the 24-hour update to see who moves to fullback.

Aidan Seizer has shrugged off a knee injury and will take his place at halfback alongside Lachie Galvin. Luke Laulilii is called back into the side on the wing after missing two games (HIA protocol), and Sione Fainu returns to the side on bench (knee infection).

Tallis Duncan moves into the starting side

Just one change to the starting side for the Rabbitohs with Tallis Duncan coming into the back row for Michael Chee Kam (calf strain).

Round 24 - Round 24 - Saturday 17 Aug

Full Time

Wests Tigers

Rabbitohs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 19 Heath Mason

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Jye Gray
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Luke Laulilii

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Fletcher Myers
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Solomona Faataape

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Taane Milne
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Adam Doueihi

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Richard Kennar
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Charlie Staines

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Jacob Gagai
Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Lachlan Galvin

Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Jack Wighton
Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Aidan Sezer

Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Cody Walker

Forwards

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Davvy Moale
Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau

Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook
Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 David Klemmer

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Sean Keppie
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Alex Seyfarth

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Keaon Koloamatangi
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Samuela Fainu

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Tallis Duncan
Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Isaiah Papali'i

Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray

Interchange

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Tallyn Da Silva

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Peter Mamouzelos
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Sione Fainu

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Jacob Host
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Fonua Pole

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Thomas Burgess
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Alex Twal

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Shaquai Mitchell

Reserves

Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 20 Reuben Porter

Replacement for Rabbitohs is number 18 Dean Hawkins

Match Officials

Referee: Belinda Sharpe
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Senior Review Official: Peter Gough

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:25:35 PM

Fast Facts:

This will be Wests Tigers first match at Campbelltown since thumping the Raiders 48-24 in Round 16.
Wests Tigers have won only one of their past 11 games at Campbelltown
The Rabbitohs have won eight of their past nine games against Wests Tigers.
Jahream Bula has scored five tries in his past six games.
The Rabbitohs play their first game at Campbelltown since 1999, when they defeated Wests Magpies 16-10.