Allianz Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 3 NRL game between Sydney Roosters and South Sydney Rabbitohs. The game kicks off at 8:05 pm with South Sydney Rabbitohs heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Sydney Roosters vs. South Sydney Rabbitohs game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Friday March 17, 2023 at 8:05 pm
Where: Allianz Stadium
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Sydney Roosters vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Odds
Sydney Roosters vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Preview
On Friday night, the Sydney Roosters will be aiming to reverse a trend when they host the South Sydney Rabbitohs, who have recently dominated their rivals. Souths have won five of the last six iconic derby clashes, including a 30-14 victory at this venue during the 2022 finals series, which ended Sydney’s season.
In Round 2, both sides had differing fortunes. The Roosters recovered from a shock first-up defeat to the Raiders by posting a gritty 20-12 win over the Warriors, thanks to former Rabbitoh Jaxson Paulo crossing twice. In contrast, the Bunnies fell short against the Panthers, going down 16-10 despite a late fightback.
For the Roosters, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and Victor Radley will return, while Naufahu Whyte and Ben Thomas have been dropped. The inclusion of Waerea-Hargreaves and Radley will give the Roosters a boost in experience and leadership on the field. Meanwhile, Tevita Tatola and Hame Sele are big inclusions for the Rabbitohs’ forward pack, with Daniel Suluka-Fifita and Jed Cartwright missing out.
The upcoming clash between these two rivals promises to be an exciting and closely contested match. The Roosters will be looking to turn the tables on their recent losses to the Rabbitohs, while the Bunnies will be aiming to maintain their dominance over their rivals. With both sides eager for a win, fans can expect an intense and hard-fought match at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping South Sydney Rabbitohs to win at $1.67 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Latrell Mitchell at $9.75.
Sydney Roosters vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Teams
Roosters team: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Joseph Suaalii 4. Joseph Manu 5. Jaxson Paulo 6. Luke Keary 7. Sam Walker 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Brandon Smith 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Egan Butcher 12. Nat Butcher 13. Victor Radley 14. Jake Turpin 15. Drew Hutchison 16. Terrell May 17. Fletcher Baker 18. Naufahu Whyte 19. Ben Thomas 20. Sandon Smith 21. Corey Allan 22. Siua Wong
Rabbitohs team: 1.. Latrell Mitchell 2. Alex Johnston 3. Isaiah Tass 4. Campbell Graham 5. Izaac Tu’itupou Thompson 6. Cody Walker 7. Lachlan Ilias 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Damien Cook 10. Thomas Burgess 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Michael Chee Kam 13. Cameron Murray 14. Blake Taaffe 15. Hame Sele 16. Davvy Moale 17. Shaq Mitchell 18. Jed Cartwright 19. Daniel Suluka-Fifita 20. Ben Lovett 21. Taane Milne 22. Peter Mamouzelos