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The South Sydney Rabbitohs, known for not losing in the Magic Round, will look to uphold this reputation when they face the North Queensland Cowboys at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night in the NRL.
However, the Rabbitohs are not doing well this season and that’s understating the state of their form. The Rabbitohs have lost their last five matches and have only won five of their last 22. Their last game against the Dragons ended with the Rabbitohs losing by 14 points.
The Cowboys, meanwhile, are also on a similar trajectory, having lost their last five games despite starting the season strong with a 4-1 record. Their most recent loss came against the Titans who beat them 20-18 at home.
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The Cowboys were expected to dominate the Titans, but the notion was swiftly crushed in the first half, which ended 20-0 for the visitors. The Cowboys made a comeback in the second half, but it was too little too late. This time, they will look to score from the start and sustain a high output throughout the game.
This is a difficult game to predict, and even with the Rabbitohs in poor form, the Cowboys are not a team to put your hopes on. They’ve lost to lesser opponents on numerous occasions, and history could repeat itself. Nevertheless, they’re still the safer side and will likely secure the win.
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs North Queensland Cowboys Head-to-Head
South Sydney Rabbitohs Form Guide: (LLLLL) The Rabbitohs are in last place in the rankings.
North Queensland Cowboys Form Guide: (LLLLL) The Cowboys occupy the 10th position in the rankings.
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs North Queensland Cowboys Team News
South Sydney Rabbitohs
Injured: Cameron Murray (Hip), Campbell Graham (Sternum), Tevita Tatola (Foot), Jye Gray (Ankle), Dean Hawkins (Quad), Richard Kennar (Knee), Lachlan Ilias (Leg), Tyrone Munro (Collarbone).
Suspended: Jacob Host
North Queensland Cowboys
Injured: Tom Chester (Hamstring), Sami Valemei (Ankle), Coen Hess (Knee), Zac Laybutt (Knee), Jamayne Taunoa-Brown (Achilles).
Suspended: none
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs North Queensland Cowboys Predicted Lineup
South Sydney Rabbitohs Lineup
Backs: Latrell Mitchell, Alex Johnston, Jack Wighton, Izaac Tu’itupou Thompson, Jacob Gagai, Cody Walker, Dion Teaupa
Forwards: Davvy Moale, Damien Cook, Sean Keppie, Keaon Koloamatangi, Jai Arrow, Siliva Havili
Interchange: Peter Mamouzelos, Tallis Duncan, Thomas Burgess, Taane Milne
Reserves: Matthew French, Adam Christensen
North Queensland Cowboys Lineup
Backs: Scott Drinkwater, Murray Taulagi, Valentine Holmes, Villiam Vailea, Braidon Burns, Tom Dearden, Chad Townsend
Forwards: Jordan McLean, Reece Robson, Griffin Neame, Heilum Luki, Jeremiah Nanai, Reuben Cotter
Interchange: Sam McIntyre, Thomas Mikaele, Kulikefu Finefeuiaki, Jason Taumalolo
Reserves: Harrison Edwards, Jake Clifford
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs North Queensland Cowboys Prediction
Prediction: Cowboys by 12 points
