Accor Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 6 NRL game between South Sydney Rabbitohs and Cronulla Sharks. The game kicks off at 7:35 pm with Cronulla Sharks heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the South Sydney Rabbitohs vs. Cronulla Sharks game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday April 13, 2024 at 7:35 pm
Where: Accor Stadium
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South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Cronulla Sharks Odds
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Cronulla Sharks Preview
South Sydney Rabbitohs and their coach Jason Demetriou are under white-hot pressure as they approach Saturday nights home clash with Cronulla Sharks desperate for their second win of the season.
The season has been a trainwreck so far, bookending an unconvincing Good Friday win over the Bulldogs with horrendous losses to the Roosters (48-6) and Warriors (34-4).
Souths looked a shadow of a team spruiked as title contenders last Saturday, while Latrell Mitchells campaign spiralled courtesy of a three-match ban for a reckless forearm.
Damien Cook is a shock scapegoat for the loss, along with Tallis Duncan, Sean Keppie and Izaac Thompson. Jye Gray replaces Mitchell at fullback, Peter Mamouzelos starts at hooker, Tyrone Munro returns from injury on a wing, and Shaq Mitchell, Siliva Havili and Davvy Moale rejoin the bench.
The 3-1 Sharks come off the bye still looking to prove their worth, with their last two outings encompassing a woeful 32-6 loss to the Tigers and a comeback from 18-0 down to beat the Raiders 36-22 at home.
The only change to the Sharks Round 4 side sees Briton Nikora return from suspension, forcing Siosifa Talakai to the bench with Kayal Iro retained at centre. Daniel Atkinson drops out.
Souths have won four of their last six against Cronulla, but honours were shared in 2023: the Rabbitohs won a season opener in the Shire 27-18 before the Sharks prevailed 26-16 in Perth in Round 23.
The Rabbitohs are on a seven-match winning run against the Sharks at Accor Stadium dating back 15 years. Im not confident Souths shake-up can inspire an upset, but expect an improved performance that renders their 9.5-point start good value.
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South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Cronulla Sharks Tip
We're tipping Cronulla Sharks to win at $1.33 odds.
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Cronulla Sharks Teams
Rabbitohs team: 1. Jye Gray 2. Tyrone Munro 3. Jack Wighton 4. Isaiah Tass 5. Taane Milne 6. Cody Walker 7. Dean Hawkins 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Peter Mamouzelos 10. Thomas Burgess 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Jacob Host 13. Cameron Murray 14. Michael Chee Kam 15. Siliva Havili 16. Shaquai Mitchell 17. Davvy Moale 18. Damien Cook 19. Jacob Gagai 20. Sean Keppie 21. Tallis Duncan 22. Dion Teaupa
Sharks team: 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Kayal Iro 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Thomas Hazelton 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Oregon Kaufusi 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Cameron McInnes 14. Billy Burns 15. Jack Williams 16. Siosifa Talakai 17. Tuku Hau Tapuha 18. Daniel Atkinson 19. Jayden Berrell 20. Toby Rudolf 21. Samuel Stonestreet 22. Braden Hamlin-Uele
