Panthers vs Rabbitohs Tips. Nathan Cleary played a starring role as Penrith Panthers went top of the NRL with a 20-12 victory over South Sydney Rabbitohs in Thursday's match at Nestrata Jubilee Stadium. An enticing Thursday-night matchup is on the cards when the Penrith Panthers take on the South Sydney Rabbitohs. "He could barely see the poor fella," Fittler said on Nine's commentary. NRL Round 7: Panthers vs Rabbitohs Preview & Betting Tips June 25 th 2020, 12:11am, By: Scooby. Cameron Munster.

Nathan Cleary fought off a skin infection on his face and a six-hour stay in hospital to help Penrith to a gutsy 20-12 win over South Sydney.In Nepean hospital on Wednesday with cellulitis, Cleary recovered in time to play with a swollen face and bandage on his upper nose.The Panthers half scored a late try and had a small hand in two others, controlling the game perfectly as he also forced two line drop outs.It prompted Andrew Johns in commentary to label it the best match he had seen the No.7 play - not bad after being filled with antibiotics and undergoing scans the day before the game.Also missing winger Josh Mansour, the Panthers have now won three of five since the competition's restart and are among the genuine premiership threats.They are temporarily first on the ladder and will stay there if both Parramatta and Newcastle lose this weekend.Hit hard and high at the end of the first set of the game by Cameron Murray, Cleary recovered to put the ball on a dime for Viliame Kikau moments later.Just as he did last week against Melbourne, Kikau got to the halfback's bomb first and this time batted it back for Jarome Luai who found Brent Naden to score.Luai was again influential in Penrith's second, as he also stood up in the No.6 jersey.As the Panthers continued to attack Souths' right edge, he grubbered for a chasing Stephen Crichton to make it 8-0 at the break.Clearly battered, Cleary continued to be influential for Penrith in the second half.He threw the last ball for a Dylan Edwards try, where the fullback did the majority of the work as he stepped and swatted away two defenders to make it 12-6.And after booting a penalty goal himself, Cleary then got the Panthers' last when he fought off four defenders to dummy his way across the line.Souths meanwhile looked out of the contest for much of the game.They only got their first try after the break when Adam Reynolds went to the line and fired an inside ball for the flying Bayley Sironen to score his first points in the NRL.They also spent part of the game with just 11 men, with James Roberts and Latrell Mitchell both sin-binned for professional fouls late on.Hooker Damien Cook at one stage appeared to suffer a knee problem, but he finished the game and was running fine by the end.Alex Johnston claimed a consolation try with the Rabbitohs' place in the top eight now under threat for the rest of the weekend.According to Brad Fittler, the bandage across Nathan Cleary's head is due to an infection he suffered earlier in the week.Cleary spent all of Wednesday night in the hospital trying to get his infection fixed up. Odds correct at time of writing. Special guest Mike Whitney. He's such a handful Kikau. SBW Discusses NRL Return. James Tedesco. Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, Sydney. Round 13 - Sunshine and Rain. Both teams bring winning form into this match and it promises to be a good guide of where each side is at in their 2020 campaign. Odds correct at time of writing.

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Latest. Josh Mansour is OUT with a knee injury.At this stage it remains unclear as to whether Penrith coach Ivan Cleary will name Tyrone May in the side that takes on the Rabbitohs on Thursday night.May is free to play his first game since 2018 after he was put on the NRL's no-fault stand down policy and then hit a further suspension due to his part in a May could be a late inclusion into Cleary's squad after making the cut from 21 down to 19.When asked about the 24-year-old's possible selection on Wednesday, Cleary refused to give any indication as to whether or not he might suit up. Sky Sports Arena will be televising … Next Best Rabbitohs 1-12 $3.45 Bet Now!

Players Night. 12c, clear skies. "It's just one of those situations where we will see how it pans out," Cleary said. Kayo Event Centre. Round 7 - Friday 26th April 2019. "Because he's so big, he attracts defenders. Panthers v Rabbitohs. "It was a great pass from Kikau," Andrew Johns said on Nine's commentary. Follow commentary on the Panthers vs Rabbitohs National Rugby League 2020 rugby match. The Penrith Panthers lead the Rabbitohs 8-0 as both sides head to the sheds for half-time. 03:48 Match Highlights. Odds correct at time of writing. Tim Brasher. The Penrith Panthers have raced out to the perfect start with an early try to Brent Naden.Naden was a late inclusion into Penrith's side after Josh Mansour was ruled out.Off the back of a Latrell Mitchell knock-on, the Panthers punished the Bunnies the following set when Viliame Kikau proved too good in the air as he passed it off to his winger to score in the corner.Kikau and winger Dane Gagi both contested for the high ball with the big forward using his size to advantage. "There's been a late change ahead of tonight's game. Panthers vs Rabbitohs Match Details Competition: NRL Date: Thursday June 25 ⏰ Time: 7.50pm … When is Penrith Panthers vs South Sydney Rabbitohs taking place? "He's obviously missed a lot of footy, but it's definitely good to have him back in the ranks. What channel is Penrith Panthers vs South Sydney Rabbitohs on? The Panthers caused an upset against the Storm last week, never once falling behind in their 21-14 victory.