GIO Stadium will play host to Sunday's Round 21 NRL game between Canberra Raiders and South Sydney Rabbitohs. The game kicks off at 6:15 pm with Canberra Raiders heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Canberra Raiders vs. South Sydney Rabbitohs game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday July 28, 2024 at 6:15 pm
Where: GIO Stadium
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Canberra Raiders vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Odds
Canberra Raiders vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Preview
Yet another crunch encounter with the 10th-placed Canberra Raiders only one win behind sixth spot and the 12th-placed South Sydney Rabbitohs only two points further back.
After losing four straight games in dismal fashion in between their Round 14 and 19 byes, the Raiders survived a GIO Stadium rollercoaster last Friday to edge the Warriors 20-18.
The strike of Hudson Young helped Canberra to a 14-0 lead, while Jamal Fogartys return gave the Raiders a much steadier look in what was ultimately a cliff-hanger.
Souths have won six of their last seven to stay in the hunt, but they dont quite look the same threat without Latrell Mitchell on deck going down 36-28 to the Dolphins and belatedly seeing off the Tigers 42-28 in their two games since the superstar fullback broke down with injury.
The Raiders are unchanged, while the Rabbitohs only change sees Michael Chee-Kam replace Richie Kennar in the centres with Jacob Host joining the second-row.
Canberra has won eight of its last 11 and four of its last five against South Sydney. The Raiders took out the teams sole 2023 encounter 33-26 at Accor Stadium on the back of an Albert Hopoate hat-trick.
The Raiders shaky win last week arrested a four-game slide at home. The Rabbitohs are 1-5 outside NSW this year.
But Canberra has proved a wholly unreliable favourite and desperate Souths are worth getting behind as Jack Wighton makes his first trip back to the capital in a myrtle and cardinal jersey.
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Canberra Raiders vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Tip
We're tipping Canberra Raiders to win at $1.64 odds.
Canberra Raiders vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Teams
Raiders team: 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Jordan Rapana 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Xavier Savage 6. Ethan Strange 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Josh Papali’i 9. Tom Starling 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Elliott Whitehead 13. Morgan Smithies 14. Danny Levi 15. Trey Mooney 16. Ata Mariota 17. Zac Hosking 18. Adam Cook 19. Albert Hopoate 20. Simi Sasagi 21. Zac Woolford 22. Emre Guler
Rabbitohs team: 1. Jye Gray 2. Alex Johnston 3. Taane Milne 4. Michael Chee Kam 5. Jacob Gagai 6. Jack Wighton 7. Cody Walker 8. Davvy Moale 9. Damien Cook 10. Sean Keppie 11. Jacob Host 12. Tallis Duncan 13. Keaon Koloamatangi 14. Peter Mamouzelos 15. Siliva Havili 16. Thomas Burgess 17. Liam Le Blanc 18. Dion Teaupa 19. Fletcher Myers 20. Izaac Tu’itupou Thompson 21. Shaquai Mitchell 22. Brock Gray