South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Manly Sea Eagles Prediction, Preview, Team News and More: NRL Round 16, 2024

The South Sydney Rabbitohs will look to maintain their winning streak when they host the Manly Sea Eagles at Accor Stadium on Saturday, June 22, in the NRL Round 16. The Rabbitohs have looked like a different side since coach Ben Hornby's appointment on an interim basis. In the previous round, they defeated Brisbane Broncos by 10 points, extending their winning streak to three games.

This resurgence has seen the Rabbitohs leap from the bottom of the table to 14th position. They will look to continue their surge up the table with a victory over a Manly side who will be slightly undermanned.

The Sea Eagles will be without captain Daly Cherry-Evans, Haumole Olakau'atu, and Jake Trbojevic who will all be on Origin duty. Last week, they returned to winning ways with an impressive 30-14 win over St George Illawarra.

Manly are eighth in the table and would need a win to consolidate their position, with Brisbane, North Queensland, and St George Illawarra sniffing around. When the two sides met in Round 1, the Sea Eagles came out top by 12 points.

However, the Rabbitohs have a superior form and head-to-head record, making them the favorites in this encounter.

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South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Manly Sea Eagles Form Guide

South Sydney Rabbitohs Form Guide (LLWWW): The South Sydney Rabbitohs are 14th in the NRL standings.

Manly Sea Eagles Form Guide (LLWLW): The Manly Sea Eagles are eighth in the NRL standings.

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South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Manly Sea Eagles Team News

South Sydney Rabbitohs

Injured: Lachlan Ilias (Leg), Siliva Havili (Calf), Campbell Graham (Sternum), Tyrone Munro (Collarbone), Dean Hawkins (Quad), Tevita Tatola (Foot)

Suspended: none

Manly Sea Eagles

Injured: Taniela Paseka (Thumb), Lachlan Croker (Neck), Tom Trbojevic (Hamstring), Reuben Garrick (Concussion), (Suspended, Jake Arthur (Foot), Matt Lodge (Biceps)

Suspended: Josh Aloiai

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South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Manly Sea Eagles Predicted Lineups

South Sydney Rabbitohs

Backs: Jye Gray, Cody Walker, Jacob Gagai, Taane Milne, Alex Johnston, Jack Wighton

Forwards: Sean Keppie, Jai Arrow, Davvy Moale, Damien Cook, Michael Chee Kam, Keaon Koloamatangi

Interchange: Thomas Burgess, Tallis Duncan, Peter Mamouzelos, Liam Le Blanc

Reserves: Dion Teaupa, Chase Chapman, Adam Christensen, Bayleigh Bentley-Hape, Gehamat Shibasaki

Manly Sea Eagles

Backs: Aaron Schoupp, Jason Saab, Lehi Hopoate, Tommy Talau, Karl Lawton, Luke Brooks

Forwards: Nathan Brown, Toafofoa Sipley, Ethan Bullemor, Ben Trbojevic, Corey Waddell, Jake Simpkin

Interchange: Caleb Navale, Gordon Chan Kum Tong, Aitasi James, Ben Condon

Reserves: Jamie Humphreys, Clayton Faulalo, Jaxson Paulo, Brad Parker, Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega

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South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Manly Sea Eagles Prediction

Prediction: South Sydney win by 8 points