2016 R23 - Warriors 22-41 Rabbitohs @ Mt Smart Stadium

[League Unlimited News]

NRL 2016 - Round 23
Warriors v South Sydney Rabbitohs
Mt Smart Stadium, Penrose (TICKETS)
Saturday 13 August 2016

AEST: Gates 3pm / U20s NYC 3:15pm / NRL 5:30pm

NZT: Gates 5pm / U20s NYC 5:15pm / NRL 7:30pm

1. Tuimoala Lolohea 2. Ken Maumalo 3. David Fusitua 4. Solomone Kata 5. Manu Vatuvei 6. Thomas Leuluai 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Jacob Lillyman 9. Jazz Tevaga 10. Albert Vete 11. Bodene Thompson 12. Ryan Hoffman 13. Simon Mannering
Interchange: 14. Nathaniel Roache 15. Sam Lisone 16. Ben Matulino 17. Blake Ayshford 18. Bunty Afoa

1. Greg Inglis 2. Alex Johnston 3. Hymel Hunt 4. Aaron Gray 5. Joe Burgess 6. Cody Walker 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Thomas Burgess 9. Damien Cook 10. Zane Musgrove 11. John Sutton 12. Kyle Turner 13. Sam Burgess
Interchange: 14. Jason Clark 15. Jack Gosiewski 16. Angus Crichton 17. George Burgess

Referees: Henry Perenara, Chris James
Sideline Officials: Shane Rehm, Ricky MacFarlane
Video Referees: Ashley Klein, Ben Galea, Jason Robinson

ISP NSW
Canterbury v Warriors @ Belmore, Sat 3pm
North Sydney v Illawarra @ North Sydney Oval, Sun 3pm

Head to Head
Overall 29 - Warriors 18, Rabbitohs 11
At Mt Smart 14 - Warriors 9, Rabbitohs 5
Last 5 - Warriors 1, Rabbitohs 4​

 

[Hawkins]

Souths, I'm going with the upset

 

[Rhino_NQ]

Souths finally showed some fortitude on the weekend. Warriors due for one of those games but still scrape in by 4

 

[Evil_Mush]

I'm off to this game seeing as I'll be up in Auckland for the WWE show on Wed.

Not sure how to pick it, we are keeping ourselves in games against a variety of fancied and unfancied teams, I'd really like us to put the sword to a team though as its been a while (thrashing the Knights 50-14 in round 14 was our last margin over 10 points).
And picking up the points diff would not just keep finals hopes alive but a rare home final a distant possibility (not seen since Ruben Wiki bravehearted Soliola outta his boots in 2008).

 

[Leber]

66-0

 

[Vic Mackey]

Can't see the Warriors dropping this. NZ by 14

 

[GongPanther]

Kiwis in very sound form.They will have no trouble accounting for a side that is as flawed as this Souths side.

It's easy for a side like the Rabbits to "mark up" against one of the top sides of the comp for only one time of the year.The trick is to do it constantly over the whole period of the entire season.

 

[Whino]

Everyone expects the Warriors to pound Souths. I go for another upset Souths by 3.

 

[ed-grimley]

Johnson will cut loose.

 

[TheFrog]

Warriors should be too good.

 

[Rhino_NQ]

there are points for souths down maumolo's side

 

[Rhyno]

Warriors by 12

 

[Pennies]

Warriors by 16

 

[Timmah]

Match Preview:
Warriors v Rabbitohs preview
Robert Crosby | August 10 2016 8:34PM

Can the Rabbitohs break through against the high-flying Warriors?

Ignoring the hype leading into their clash with the Titans last Sunday, the Warriors will be hoping for a similar result as they return to Auckland to tackle the out-of-form Rabbitohs. Producing a committed performance on the Gold Coast to run out 24-14 winners, coach Andrew McFadden has retained the same squad that triumphed last week, with Jazz Tavaga and Nathaniel Roache to once again share hooker responsibilities in the absence of Issac Luke. Currently sitting in eighth position, the Warriors will be banking on coming away with two points against the under-siege Rabbitohs in order to keep their distance from the likes of Penrith, Gold Coast and Wests Tigers in the fight for finals positions.

Suffering a heartbreaking extra time loss to the Storm last Saturday night, the Rabbitohs will be hoping their improved showing in Melbourne produces a much-needed win. On a run of nine consecutive losses, South Sydney coach has persevered with his battling side, naming captain Greg Inglis at fullback, while the only positional change sees Tom Burgess start in place of his twin, George. The Rabbitohs have won their past four matches against the Warriors, with their last appearance across the ditch yielding a 24-22 win back in 2013. Saturday also marks an important milestone for versatile forward Kyle Turner, who is set to play his 50th game for the club after debuting back in the club's premiership winning 2014 season.

Read more http://leagueunlimited.com/news/28962-warriors-v-rabbitohs-preview/

 

[jamaman]

Warriors 13+

 

[ed-grimley]

Is Jacob Lillyman the NRL's invisible man?

 

[Hawkins]

I'm off to this game seeing as I'll be up in Auckland for the WWE show on Wed.

Souths could use a steel chair or two to help their fortunes. Maybe bring a few with you

 

[Buzzard Breath]

Warriors to keep winning. Souths to keep losing.

 

[Meth]

Is Jacob Lillyman the NRL's invisible man?

what do you mean?

 

[Meth]

Nervous about this one. Well, I think I'll be nervous about every game from here on in