Keaon Koloamatangi has only played one game for the Blues, but a couple of dominant performances in the middle has him in the mix for a potential recall.
Martin Gabor
Latrell Mitchell wants to let his footy do the talking, but his South Sydney teammates have pumped him up for his Origin return.
A lengthy injury toll and a suspension to Latrell Mitchell could see the Rabbitohs turn to one of the game’s forgotten stars at Magic Round.
Most players would kick stones if they moved to the other side of the world to play reserve grade but it has actually helped Englishman Lewis Dodd ahead of his NRL debut.
South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett believes the added responsibility of captaincy will have no effect on Latrell Mitchell as the Rabbitohs star also prepares for a fresh role.
Ben Smith
The Roosters have named a new-look line-up while the Rabbitohs have confirmed a big change for Latrell Mitchell this weekend.
South Sydney’s win over the Roosters has come at a huge cost with the club revealing just how long their halves will be out for. The news is just as bad for their rivals who have lost a key forward for six weeks.
He was the man Sea Eagles fans wanted as their next long-term halfback, but Jamie Humphreys is loving life at the Rabbitohs as Manly scramble to replace Daly Cherry-Evans.
Latrell Mitchell is set to play his first game of the season against his former club, but the South Sydney superstar could make his return in a new position.
The Rabbitohs are in a better spot than anyone could have predicted, and master coach Wayne Bennett is about to unleash his best player with Latrell Mitchell tipped to return against his former side next week.
Everyone was quick to write off the Roosters and Rabbitohs, but they produced two stunning victories thanks in large part to their veteran coaches.
Souths star Keaon Koloamatangi has revealed the sweet treat he ditched over summer to help him drop 10 kilos.
Junior Tatola has vowed to be there for Tyrone Munro, with the Souths prop keen for players to not have to go through what he endured last year.
Monday’s training session suggests the race for the South Sydney No.7 jersey could be over.
Lewis Dodd was meant to be South Sydney’s halfback this year, but there’s every chance he plays reserve grade next week after a young gun stole the show on Friday night.
After a horror 12 months the Rabbitohs should get a few of their injured stars back for the round 1 showdown with the Dolphins but there’s another issue beyond their control set to impact the game.
South Sydney’s worst nightmare is coming true with the club confirming disaster has struck during two separate incidents.
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A candid Cameron Murray has revealed just how difficult last year’s horror campaign was for him and Souths.
Souths could have two of their most important players on the park for their season opener, with skipper Cameron Murray recovering well from off-season surgery.
Campbell Graham is in serious doubt for round 1 after the Rabbitohs provided an update on the strike centre’s fitness.
There’s mixed news at South Sydney, with Latrell Mitchell’s return date locked in, but one of his teammates is sweating on scan results.
Things couldn’t have gone much worse for Souths and Latrell Mitchell last year, but one of the club’s most influential figures is ready to bounce back.
Film star Stephen Fry boasts a collection of South Sydney Rabbitohs merch in his house, despite never having watched a game.
Duncan Evans
