We take a look at Friday evenings (30/8/2019) Week 24 NRL match which is between the New Zealand Warriors and the South Sydney Rabbitohs. View the odds and teams for both sides as well as our Tips and Bets for the match.
When: Friday August 30th, 6:00pm
Where: Mt Smart Stadium
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Preview:
The Warriors can no longer play finals from here, leaving New Zealand with one goal in mind on Friday night: spoiling South Sydney’s party.
It’s the last game of the year in Auckland, and after a pretty lacklustre finish to the season, the Warriors will be hoping to end things on a high note against one of the premiership favourites.
The Rabbitohs survived a bit of a scare last week at Suncorp but ultimately prevailed against the Broncos to keep their chances of a top-four finish alive. Adam Reynolds was the true hero slotting all five of his set shots, leaving Souths full of confidence as they venture across the ditch.
Wayne Bennett’s side won a nail-biter over the Kiwis back in Round 5. The Rabbitohs held on for a narrow 28-24 victory, although things were certainly a little more one-sided on the stat sheet as Cody Walker scored four tries.
The Bunnies do look a little under the odds at this price on the road, especially considering they’ve won only two of their last five games. That said, Souths have won their last three trips to New Zealand to face the Warriors dating back to 2013.
This is another big test for Bennett’s squad with a game against the Roosters up next. On the back of last week’s victory, if the Rabbitohs forward line can control the opening 20-minutes and score early, they should see this game out in close fashion once again.
Tip: South Sydney Rabbitohs at $1.46
Value Tip: First Try Scorer: Corey Allan at $8.50
Teams:
Warriors: 1. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 2. David Fusitua 3. Peta Hiku 4. Patrick Herbert 5. Ken Maumalo 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Blake Green 8. Agnatius Paasi 9. Issac Luke 10. Leeson Ah Mau 11. Adam Blair 12. Isaiah Papalii 13. Jazz Tevaga 14. Lachlan Burr 15. Sam Lisone 16. Ligi Sao 17. Chanel Harris-Tavita 18. Bunty Afoa 20. Blake Ayshford 21. Adam Keighran 22. Adam Pompey
Rabbitohs: 1. Adam Doueihi 2. Alex Johnston 3. Campbell Graham 4. Dane Gagai 5. Corey Allan 6. Cody Walker 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Sam Burgess 9. Damien Cook 10. Liam Knight 11. John Sutton 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Cameron Murray 14. Tevita Tatola 15. Kyle Turner 16. Ethan Lowe 17. Mark Nicholls 18. Tom Amone 19. Dean Britt 20. Bayley Sironen 21. Mawene Hiroti
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change
