Cbus Super Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 14 NRL game between Gold Coast Titans and South Sydney Rabbitohs. The game kicks off at 5:30 pm with South Sydney Rabbitohs heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Gold Coast Titans vs. South Sydney Rabbitohs game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday June 3, 2023 at 5:30 pm
Where: Cbus Super Stadium
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Gold Coast Titans vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Odds
Gold Coast Titans vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Preview
Gold Coast Titans come out of their second bye in ninth spot but on a two-match losing streak, overrun 46-26 by the Knights after leading early in the second half in Round 11 and blowing a 14-0 lead against the struggling Bulldogs.
A formidable attacking force, the Titans’ problems run deeper than a 5-6 record and handy ladder position might suggest, they have been run down in the second half several times and are conceding more points per game than any team in the NRL.
The Titans have named Origin pair David Fifita and Tino Fa’asuamaleaui. Kieran Foran is out, which sees Jayden Campbell move to five-eighth and Keano Kini slot in at fullback.
Sam Verrills is a big bench inclusion, while Alofiana Khan-Pereira returns on the wing.
The form team in the NRL only a couple of weeks ago and pushing Penrith for title favouritism, Souths are suddenly staring down the barrel of three straight losses for the first time since early-2020.
After a shock 36-16 loss to previously out-of-sorts Parramatta, an Origin-hit Rabbitohs side couldn’t finish it off at home against Canberra last Saturday, despite Cody Walker’s dazzling performance helping them claim a late lead before going down 33-26.
Scratched NSW star Latrell Mitchell will miss this one, but Campbell Graham is named to return and Cameron Murray and Jai Arrow are listed to back up from Origin.
Richie Kennar comes onto the wing at the expense of Taane Milne.
Souths are on a seven-match winning streak against Gold Coast, averaging more than 30 points.
The last four were decided by 13-plus margins, including a 30-16 result at Cbus Super Stadium in the corresponding round last year.
Mitchell’s absence is a big one and puts the Titans in the frame, but the hosts have had a spine shake-up themselves.
With both sides evenly impacted by the interstate opener three days earlier, Souths should get in the winner’s circle thanks to the class of Walker and Damien Cook.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping South Sydney Rabbitohs to win at $1.36 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Alex Johnston at $6.25.
Gold Coast Titans vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Teams
Titans team: 1. Keano Kini 2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 3. Phillip Sami 4. Aaron Schoupp 5. Jojo Fifita 6. Jayden Campbell 7. Tanah Boyd 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Chris Randall 10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui 11. David Fifita 12. Joe Stimson 13. Isaac Liu 14. Sam Verrills 15. Erin Clark 16. Klese Haas 17. Iszac Fa’asumaleaui 18. Kruise Leeming 19. Brian Kelly 20. Jaimin Jolliffe 21. Thomas Mikaele 22. Ken Maumalo
Rabbitohs team: 1. Blake Taaffe 2. Alex Johnston 3. Isaiah Tass 4. Campbell Graham 5. Richard Kennar 6. Cody Walker 7. Lachlan Ilias 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Damien Cook 10. Hame Sele 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Jacob Host 13. Cameron Murray 14. Jai Arrow 15. Michael Chee Kam 16. Shaq Mitchell 17. Daniel Suluka-Fifita 18. Taane Milne 19. Jed Cartwright 20. Peter Mamouzelos 21. Tallis Duncan 22. Dean Hawkins