NRL Opta facts: Rampant Rabbitohs look to consolidate top spot ahead of State of Origin
May 29, 2019 09:51 MYT
State of Origin 2019 is almost upon us, but first, there are four mouth-watering NRL contests coming up in round 12.
Leaders South Sydney Rabbitohs headline the fixtures and have been boosted by re-signing James Roberts from Brisbane Broncos, though he cannot feature against Parramatta Eels, for whom Tepai Moeroa is set to make a landmark appearance.
Gold Coast Titans claimed a brilliant away win over Manly Sea Eagles last time out and will look to continue that form against North Queensland Cowboys.
The Sea Eagles will aim to bounce back when they face the struggling Penrith Panthers on Thursday, while lowly Canterbury Bulldogs host Canberra Raiders.
Two Rabbitohs will make their NRL debut while another returns from injury in our line up to take on the Eels, brought to you by @PlayUpGlobal! #GoRabbitohs #NRLEelsSouths #PlayUp pic.twitter.com/D3dbTbJdo1
— South Sydney Rabbitohs (@SSFCRABBITOHS) 28 May 2019
Thursday
Penrith Panthers (3-8) v Manly Sea Eagles (6-5)
- The Panthers have won four of their last five NRL matches against the Sea Eagles at Panthers Stadium.
Friday
Parramatta Eels (5-6) v South Sydney Rabbitohs (10-1)
- The Rabbitohs have made the most carries (189) and line breaks (seven) per game of any team in NRL 2019, while no club has scored more tries (46).
Saturday
Canterbury Bulldogs (3-8) v Canberra Raiders (6-5)
- The Bulldogs currently prop up the NRL table, despite having made an average of just nine errors per game this term - fewer than any other side.
Sunday
Gold Coast Titans (3-8) v North Queensland Cowboys (5-6)
- Alexander Brimson of the Titans has crossed for a try in each of his two previous NRL appearances against the Cowboys.