In a season filled with uncertainties and surprises, the South Sydney Rabbitohs find themselves facing an uphill battle as they take on the mighty Melbourne Storm. The Rabbitohs’ hopes of making it to the top eight seemed bleak from the start, but after yet another disappointing run, those hopes have officially dwindled. The Storm, on the other hand, are coming off a shock loss to St. George Illawarra, but with seven consecutive wins prior to that, they are sure to come out firing on all cylinders.
The clash between these two teams is set to take place on Thursday, 8th August 2024, with kickoff scheduled for 10:50am in the UK, 7:50pm in Australia, 5:50am in US EST, and 2:50am in US PST. Fans in Australia can catch all the action live on Fox League and Nine, while those in the US can tune in to Fox Sports. Unfortunately for viewers in the UK, this match will not be broadcast live, but fear not as it will be streamed live on Watch NRL for fans across the pond.
As we look at the recent form of both teams, the Rabbitohs have endured a mixed bag of results with a record of WLWLL, while the Storm have been dominant with a record of WWWWL, despite their unexpected loss last week.
In team news, the Rabbitohs will see the return of Cody Walker in the halfback role, a significant addition to their side. Michael Chee Kam also steps in for the injured Jacob Host in the back row. The starting 13 for the Rabbitohs includes a mix of experienced players such as Damien Cook and Jack Wighton, as well as rising stars like Jye Gray and Keaon Koloamatangi.
On the other side of the pitch, the Storm welcome back Tui Kamikamica who returns to the lineup after missing out last week due to a groin injury. Nelson Asofa-Solomona shifts to the second row, bringing a formidable presence to the Storm’s forward pack. With a lineup featuring the likes of Ryan Papenhuyzen, Cameron Munster, and Harry Grant, the Storm will be looking to bounce back from their recent setback.
In what promises to be a thrilling encounter, the South Sydney Rabbitohs will need to pull out all the stops if they have any hopes of upsetting the Melbourne Storm. As both teams gear up for battle, fans can expect a hard-fought contest with plenty of twists and turns along the way. While the odds may be stacked against the Rabbitohs, in the game of rugby league, anything can happen. Stay tuned to see how this clash unfolds and which team comes out on top in this eagerly anticipated matchup.
