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South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Canterbury Bulldogs Preview & Tips - Dogs to win Rabbit-chase in NRL

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Last updated: 13 Jun 2025
Jeremy Darke 13 Jun 2025
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  • South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Canterbury Bulldogs expert predictions for Sunday’s Round 15 NRL game
  • Bulldogs face absences but can still cover the 7.5 points line
  • Expect below 44.5 total points due to missing key players
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  • South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Canterbury Bulldogs Preview
  • Head to Head 
  • South Sydney Rabbitohs Form
  • South Sydney Rabbitohs Team News
  • South Sydney Rabbitohs Team List
  • Canterbury Bulldogs Form
  • Canterbury Bulldogs Team News
  • Canterbury Bulldogs Team List

South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Canterbury Bulldogs Preview


The Bulldogs are hit by Origin absentees but do have depth in their squad and can cover the 7.5 points line. I also like under 44.5 points with plenty of strike power missing. 

  • Canterbury Bulldogs are 8-0 vs Bottom 9 teams
  • Canterbury Bulldogs are ranked 2nd in Run Metres vs South Sydney Rabbitohs's defence ranked 17th
  • Canterbury Bulldogs are ranked 1st in Territory vs South Sydney Rabbitohs's defence ranked 16th
  • Jacob Preston has scored in 3 consecutive games and bagged a 4-pointer against Souths earlier this season.

Head to Head 


Souths have been a problem for the Doggies winning six of the last eight games against Canterbury. However, the Dogs have won two of the last three matches. 

South won the match 20-16 in 2024, but the Dogs got their revenge in the first match against the Bunnies in Round 7 this season, blanking Souths 32-0.

The previous two matches between Souths and Canterbury have gone under the game total. 

South Sydney Rabbitohs Form


Souths have fallen from grace after two consecutive losses to the Warriors and Raiders, sitting back down in 14th in the ladder. 

It certainly isn’t a hole they can’t dig out of considering they have the same amount of wins as the Dolphins in ninth and are one-point off seventh place.

The problem at the moment for the Bunnies is their fitness and it is obviously affecting them on game day when there are new combinations everywhere. 

The Rabbits give up the most opposition run metres of any side which has them ranked 16th in territory in the league. They are simply playing too much footy in their own end to win matches.

South Sydney Rabbitohs Team News


Jye Gray will once again fill in for Latrell Mitchell in the No. 1, while his inspirational leader is on his Origin call up.

Jamie Humphreys moves into the halfback role with Jayden Sullivan taking over in the six with Cody Walker failing to finish the match last weekend.

Davvy Moale has been added to the bench.

South Sydney Rabbitohs Team List


1. Jye Gray 
2. Alex Johnston 
3. Jack Wighton 
4. Isaiah Tass 
5. Tyrone Munro 
6. Jayden Sullivan
7. Jamie Humphreys 
8. Jai Arrow
9. Siliva Havili
10. Keaon Koloamatangi
11. Euan Aitken
12. Tallis Duncan 
13. Lachlan Hubner

Interchange
14. Davvy Moale 
15. Sean Keppie
16. Liam Le Blanc 
17. Tevita Tatola

Reserves
18. Ryan Gray 
19. Campbell Graham 
20. Lewis Dodd 
21. Fletcher Myers 
​​​​​​​22. Jacob Host

Canterbury Bulldogs Form


With the Raiders on a run the Bulldogs have slipped into second on the ladder after their blowout loss to the Dolphins in Round 13. 

They bounced back in a good way against the Eels last weekend, getting back to their restricting  style of footy and running away with the game in the second half. 

Canterbury had 64% of the ball after the break and a whopping 79% of the territory, not even giving the Eels any chance of making a play at their line, winning the tackles inside 20m 30-0 in the second half. 

This is exactly the type of game that Cameron Ciraldo wants his men to play and they executed perfectly. 

The Lachie Galvin drama has now moved to Bankstown with the former Tiger coming on late, pushing Toby Sexton to hooker and joining Burton in the halves. It will be interesting to see how this one plays out.

Canterbury Bulldogs Team News


The Dogs will be without Stephen Crichton, Matt Burton, Max King and Kurt Mann who are all on Origin duty, however, they still fill a strong side. 

A new and exciting halves pairing of Toby Sexton and Lachie Galvin will steer the ship in the absence of Burton.

Jacob Kiraz moves to the centres with Blake Wilson coming in on the wing. Josh Curran will move in as prop and Bailey Hayward will start at lock. Jacob Preston comes back from his suspension and will start in the second row. 

Canterbury Bulldogs Team List


1. Connor Tracey 
2. Blake Wilson 
3. Bronson Xerri 
4. Jacob Kiraz 
5. Marcelo Montoya 
6. Lachlan Galvin 
7. Toby Sexton
8. Josh Curran
9. Reed Mahoney 
10. Daniel Suluka-Fifita 
11. Viliame Kikau 
12. Jacob Preston 
13. Bailey Hayward

Interchange
14. Jake Turpin 
15. Harry Hayes
16. Lipoi Hopoi
17. Kurtis Morrin 

Reserves
19. Blake Taaffe 
20. Enari Tuala
21. Sam Hughes
​​​​​​​22. Luke Smith
23. Jonathan Sua

Verdict

Jacob Preston is the value try score when the Bulldogs are expected to cover the 7.5 points as the favourite in a game that is going to stay under the game total of 44.5.

Best Bet1: Canterbury -7.5 Handicap/Line @10/11 at Hollywood bets - 3 Units
Best Bet2: Under 44.5 Game Total @9/10 at bet365 - 2 Units
Best Bet3: Jacob Preston Anytime Tryscorer @27/11 at Star Sports - 1 Unit
Best Bet4: Jacob Preston First Tryscorer @16/1 at Hollywood bets - 1 Unit
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