The Rabbitoh have struggled in 2022 as injuries to stars Latrell Mitchell and Cameron Murray have hit hard and their new spine has struggled for cohesion.
The Souths have already lost more games than they did all season in 2021 and their devastating left-wing attack seems to have left them.
Instead, the Tigers have been slowly finding their feet and the inclusion of Brent Naden gives them another weapon to attack outside.
When the teams faced off in the seventh round, it was the Tigers who came out with a 23-22 victory in the back of a Luke Brooks field goal, so Michael Maguire’s men will have many beliefs. ahead of Saturday’s resumption.
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The Rundown
Latest team news
Rabbitohs: Mark Nicholls has risen to the starting lineup in his first game after an ankle injury. Tevita Tatola is sidelined after recovering from a head injury. Captain Cameron Murray will start on his return from a shoulder injury with Hame Sele switching to the bench. Kodi Nikorima is a surprise start as a fullback with Blake Taaffe returning to the exchange list. Shaquai Mitchell has joined the bench for his second match of his career with Liam Knight out.
Wests Tigers: Good news for Michael Maguire’s team with Daine Laurie (knee), Luke Brooks (hamstring) and Jackson Hastings (foot) who will play their first game together since defeating the Rabbitohs in the seventh round. Alex Twal has been ruled out, however, Alex Seyfarth takes his place on the bench. Tyrone Peachey is the 18th man.
Key match
Cody Walker v Luke Brooks: The spiritual leader of the bunnies looked bad in Dubbo, but he will surely be ready for something special in Indigenous Round. If the Rabbitohs want to turn their fortune around, start with Walker playing to the beat and bringing his characteristic energy to the table. Brooks ’return from a hamstring injury is a big boost for the Tigers and will resume his combination with Jackson Hastings, who was proving to be just as effective. Since moving up to No. 6 in the sixth round, Brooks has amassed four try assists, two line breaks and 12 innings breaks, enjoying the added freedom of wider play and letting Hastings control the game.
Statistical attack
The Rabbitohs have scored 42 tries in 11 rounds this season compared to 45 in the same season last season, but have only won five games compared to eight in 2021. The Tigers have 29 tries later. of 11 rounds compared to 38 last year. the same time last year.