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South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Cronulla Sharks NRL Tips - Sharks backed for 13+ win over embattled Bunnies

Andrew Hendrie

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Last updated: Thu. 24 Jul. 2025 10:47

Andrew Hendrie 24 Jul. 2025

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South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Cronulla Sharks expert predictions for Saturday's NRL Round 21 game
Kick off is at 7.35pm AEST at Polytec Stadium in Gosford
Souths staring down the barrel of eighth straight loss
Sharks backed for a 13+ win with Under 48.5 total points
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South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Cronulla Sharks NRL Tips

South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Cronulla Sharks, NRL Round 21 - Expert Prediction

The Sharks are set to secure their top eight status for another week as they extend their winning streak over the Rabbitohs to five straight wins to conclude Super Saturday action in Gosford.

South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Cronulla Sharks, NRL Round 21 - Expert Prediction
Head To Head
South Sydney Rabbitohs Form Analysis
South Sydney Rabbitohs Team News
South Sydney Rabbitohs Team List
Cronulla Sharks Form Analysis
Cronulla Sharks Team News
Cronulla Sharks Team List

Rabbitohs vs Sharks Rd21 NRL Cheat Sheet

Cronulla have raised their level over the last fortnight, registering crucial wins over the Dolphins and Roosters to reclaim their spot inside the top eight. Nicho Hynes has stepped it up and producing some of his best footy of the season, while Blayke Brailey is one of the form players in the competition. By contrast, the Rabbitohs bring a seven-game losing streak into this clash, with Wayne Bennett staring down the barrel of his longest ever losing run if the Bunnies taste defeat again on the Central Coast.

Souths have experienced a nightmare season with injuries, with Keaon Koloamatangi the latest to join the casualty ward with a year-ending ankle injury. The Rabbitohs' attack has fallen off a cliff lately, with the team managing just four tries in their last two games. I'm tipping the Sharks to prevail comfortably by a 13+ margin, while the poor Souths' attack should see this clash go Under 48.5 total points. Jesse Ramien looks decent value for a meat pie as he returns from a hamstring injury.

Sharks have won their last two games
Rabbitohs have lost their last seven games
Sharks have won the last four meetings, including the last two by 13+ margins
Rabbitohs' last three defeats have been by 18+ points
Four of the last five meetings have seen Under 48.5 points
Rabbitohs' last two games have seen Under 48.5 points
Rabbitohs have conceded at least one try to the opposition right centre in their last three games (Ramien)

Head To Head

The Sharks have won the last four games between the sides, including a one-sided 27-12 victory back in Round 3, where they raced out to a 20-0 lead at half-time.

South Sydney Rabbitohs Form Analysis

Souths started the season with a bang, winning four of their opening five games - and it appeared as if Wayne Bennett was going to work his master coach magic once again at Redfern.

However, an extensive injury toll has contributed to the Rabbitohs' season quickly turning into a nightmare, with the team winning just two games since Round 5 and coming into this showdown on a seven-match losing streak.

The Bunnies have leaked a whopping 110 points in their last three defeats to the Dolphins, Sea Eagles and Panthers, managing just four tries themselves in their last two outings.

You can safely put a line through the Rabbitohs for 2025 and they will do well to make games competitive until the end of the campaign.

South Sydney Rabbitohs Team News

Jye Gray returns from a thumb injury at fullback, meaning Alex Johnston reverts to the wing, Isaiah Tass moves to centre and Euan Aitken goes to the back row.

Lewis Dodd has received a call-up for his first start at halfback this season, with Jamie Humphreys sidelined with concussion.

Keaon Koloamatangi (ankle) and Peter Mamouzelos (concussion) are out, so Sean Keppie pushes into the starting side and debutants Ashton Ward and Ryan Gray join the bench.

South Sydney Rabbitohs Team List

1. Jye Gray

2. Alex Johnston

3. Isaiah Tass

4. Tallis Duncan

5. Tyrone Munro

6. Jack Wighton

7. Lewis Dodd

8. Tevita Tatola

9. Siliva Havili

10. Sean Keppie

11. Euan Aitken

12. Jai Arrow

13. Lachlan Hubner

Interchange

14. Liam Le Blanc

15. Jacob Host

16. Ryan Gray

17. Ashton Ward

Reserves

18. Thomas Fletcher

19. Shaquai Mitchell

20. Salesi Ataata

21. Bayleigh Bentley-Hape

22. Ammaron Gudgeon

Cronulla Sharks Form Analysis

It hasn't been a great season for the Sharks, but they have managed to register some big wins in the context of their year over the last fortnight, forcing their way back into the top eight as a result.

Competing directly with the likes of the Dolphins and Roosters for a finals position, the Sharks defeated both sides by two-try margins to propel themselves into eighth spot on the ladder.

However, consistency has been an issue for Cronulla all season and they've still lost half of their last six games. If they are serious about being a genuine force in the finals this year, the Sharkies need to win this and win it well.

Cronulla Sharks Team News

Jesse Ramien is back from a hamstring injury at centre, but Briton Nikora is sidelined with concussion. Billy Burns comes into the starting side and Daniel Atkinson joins the pine.

Cronulla Sharks Team List

1. William Kennedy

2. Sione Katoa

3. Jesse Ramien

4. Siosifa Talakai

5. Ronaldo Mulitalo

6. Braydon Trindall

7. Nicho Hynes

8. Addin Fonua-Blake

9. Blayke Brailey

10. Oregon Kaufusi

11. Billy Burns

12. Teig Wilton

13. Cameron McInnes

Interchange

14. Daniel Atkinson

15. Jesse Colquhoun

16. Toby Rudolf

17. Braden Hamlin-Uele

Reserves

18. Jayden Berrell

19. Chris Veaila

20. Hohepa Puru

21. Samuel Stonestreet

22. Niwhai Puru

Verdict

South Sydney Rabbitohs v Cronulla Sharks

Souths have run their race for 2025 and it's a must-win game for the Sharks - they should emerge comfortable winners.

Souths aren't expected to contribute much to the scoreboard, while Jesse Ramien is backed for anytime tryscorer.

Sharks 13+

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