- 1 NRL – Knights vs Rabbitohs: no flash in the pan
- 2 Newcastle have to hit back
- 3 The Rabbitohs arrive bursting with belief
- 4 A match that can blow open fast
- 5 NRL Prediction Knights vs Rabbitohs
- 6 First, a quick word on our picks
- 7 No commitment from us
- 8 Information changes
- 9 Your role
- 10 Responsible gambling first
- 11 Legal age
- 12 About the visuals…
NRL – Knights vs Rabbitohs: no flash in the pan 
Sunday gets underway in Newcastle with a clash between two teams heading in opposite directions. On one side, the Knights are trying to shake off a brutal beating. On the other, the Rabbitohs arrive flying after a performance that turned heads.
This is the sort of game where the backdrop matters almost as much as the raw level.
And in this kind of spot, things can get messy in a hurry.
Newcastle have to hit back 
The 44-12 loss to Penrith left a mark.
Not just on the scoreboard, but in everything it exposed. Newcastle were second best in almost every area and never really found a way into the contest.
The lack of possession hurt, but that wasnt the whole story. The Knights were sloppy, coughed up errors and struggled to build any pressure at all.
With just 65% completion and very little go-forward, they spent most of the night on the back foot.
But the real issue is defence. 58 missed tackles, gaps opening too easily… at this level, that gets punished.
What makes it worrying isnt just the defeat, its how easily they were put under the pump.
Still, this side showed plenty earlier in the season. There is talent here, but now they need a response. Immediately.
And ideally, in front of their own fans.
The Rabbitohs arrive bursting with belief 
What the Rabbitohs did in Melbourne was no small thing.
Winning there was already a tough ask. Doing it with that much control was a statement to the rest of the competition.
Nine tries, total control, the game managed from start to finish… it does not get much cleaner than that.
The Rabbitohs set the tempo, won the physical battle and, crucially, showed ruthless efficiency when it counted.
What stands out now is the balance theyve found. The attack is sharp, but its built on a solid base.
Latrell Mitchell has his influence back, Dufty is adding plenty of spark from the back, and up front players like Duncan are giving the group real steel.
This is no longer just a team that can land a few big blows. They can build, they can accelerate… and they can finish.
And when they are at that level, they are a nightmare to hold down.
A match that can blow open fast
It all comes down to Newcastle’s response.
If they can crank up the intensity, slow the game down and cut out the mistakes, they can hang around.
But if the Rabbitohs grab control early, this could turn ugly.
Because right now the Rabbitohs can pile on points quickly, punish errors and make the scoreboard jump in a flash.
With Newcastle still shaky at the back and South Sydney full of confidence in attack, the points potential is plainly there.
In this sort of setup, these games often go beyond what people expect.
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NRL Prediction Knights vs Rabbitohs
Over 48.5 points
The Rabbitohs come in with a hot attack and the ability to set a fierce pace.
Newcastle, for their part, have shown major defensive cracks lately but can still chip in with points, especially at home.
With both sides having reasons to attack and neither defence looking fully reliable, this has the feel of a game that opens up.
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