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South Sydney Rabbitohs vs North Queensland Cowboys NRL Tips - Bunnies reign supreme in Perth

Andrew Hendrie

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Last updated: Thu 10 Apr 2025 16:58

Andrew Hendrie 10 Apr 2025

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South Sydney Rabbitohs vs North Queensland Cowboys expert predictions for Saturday's NRL Round 6 game
Kick off is at 5.30pm AEST at Optus Stadium
Rabbitohs backed for fifth win of the season & sixth straight game going Under 49.5 points
Alex Johnston returns from injury & can cross for another meat pie
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South Sydney Rabbitohs vs North Queensland Cowboys, NRL Round 6 2025 - Expert Prediction

South Sydney are tipped to continue their strong start to the season, despite losing three players to hamstring injuries last week in the win over the Roosters.

South Sydney Rabbitohs vs North Queensland Cowboys, NRL Round 6 2025 - Expert Prediction
Head To Head
South Sydney Rabbitohs Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Recent Form
2025 Betting Trends
South Sydney Rabbitohs Team News
South Sydney Rabbitohs Team List
North Queensland Cowboys Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Recent Form
2025 Betting Trends
North Queensland Cowboys Team News
North Queensland Cowboys Team List

It hasn't taken long for Wayne Bennett to work his magic upon his return to Redfern, with the master coach guiding the Rabbitohs to four wins from five games to launch the season.

The Bunnies' defence has improved significantly from last season, which bodes well for any potential premiership charge. Latrell is back on deck, slotting into five-eighth this week for the injured Cody Walker, with his controversial pass to Isaiah Tass getting Souths over the line last week.

Under 49.5 Total Points and a Souths upset are the two main plays for this game. The jury is still out on the Cowboys for me. Todd Payten's side did well to become the latest team to beat the Panthers last week, but how will they fare in their first trip to Perth since 1997? I'm yet to be convinced by the Cowboys, while Souths have been extremely impressive all season, restricting their opponents to 18 points or less in three of their five games. As always, Alex Johnston is the go-to man for Anytime Tryscorer.

Rabbitohs have won four of their five games in 2025
Cowboys have lost two of their three games outside QLD this season
Under 49.5 points has landed in the last four meetings between the teams
Under 49.5 points has landed in all five of the Rabbitohs' games this season
Under 49.5 points has landed in three of the Cowboys' last four games
Alex Johnston has scored at least one try in four of his last five games vs Cowboys & scored in his only appearance this season in Round 4 vs Panthers

Head To Head

The Cowboys have won three of the last four meetings between the teams, including a most-recent 28-22 triumph in Round 11 last year, with Tom Dearden scoring a double.

South Sydney Rabbitohs Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

Last 5 W/L	Last 5 ATS	Last 5 O/U
4-1	4-1	0-5

It's been a brilliant start to the season for the Rabbitohs, winning four of their five games, with their lone loss coming on the road against Cronulla.

Souths have been gutsy and showcased immense fight in all of their performances this year, with all four of their wins coming by a 1-12 margin.

Despite losing the likes of Cody Walker, Jamie Humphries and Mikaele Ravalawa last week, the Rabbitohs still managed to hold off the Roosters, emerging triumphant by a 20-14 score. Latrell and Jayden Sullivan combined well in a makeshift halves pairing and have been given the nod again by Bennett in Perth.

2025 Betting Trends

ATS	Over/Under	1-12	13+
4-1	0-5	4-0	0-1

South Sydney Rabbitohs Team News

Alex Johnston returns on the wing after missing last week with a rib injury, with Euan Aitken also back to play his first game of the season at centre.

Latrell and Jayden Sullivan are the new halves pairing, replacing Cody Walker and Jamie Humphreys, who are both out with hamstring injuries.

South Sydney Rabbitohs Team List

1. Jye Gray

2. Alex Johnston

3. Euan Aitken

4. Jack Wighton

5. Isaiah Tass

6. Latrell Mitchell

7. Jayden Sullivan

8. Sean Keppie

9. Peter Mamouzelos

10. Tevita Tatola

11. Keaon Koloamatangi

12. Jai Arrow

13. Lachlan Hubner

Interchange

14. Liam Le Blanc

15. Siliva Havili

16. Tallis Duncan

17. Davvy Moale

Reserves

18. Thomas Fletcher

19. Salesi Ataata

20. Fletcher Myers

21. Haizyn Mellars

22. Nazareth Taua

North Queensland Cowboys Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

Last 5 W/L	Last 5 ATS	Last 5 O/U
2-3	3-2	2-3

It was a dire start to the season for the Cowboys, leaking 42 and 36 points in defeats to the Sea Eagles and Sharks, while they were also upstaged 26-16 in the derby against Brisbane.

However, to their credit, North Queensland have turned things around over the last fortnight, toppling the Raiders 30-20 at home before holding off a late charge from Penrith to record a 22-18 upset as $4.40 outsiders.

The Cowboys' outside backs repeatedly got them out of trouble against the Panthers, with Robert Derby, Murray Taulagi, Scott Drinkwater, Jaxon Purdue and Viliami Vailea having the most runs out of any player in the team.

2025 Betting Trends

ATS	Over/Under	1-12	13+
3-2	2-3	2-1	0-2

North Queensland Cowboys Team News

Reuben Cotter returns following a bout of illness that caused him to miss the win over Penrith. Sam McIntyre goes back to the bench, while Harrison Edwards is 18th man.

North Queensland Cowboys Team List

1. Scott Drinkwater

2. Robert Derby

3. Jaxon Purdue

4. Viliami Vailea

5. Murray Taulagi

6. Tom Dearden

7. Jake Clifford

8. Jordan McLean

9. Reece Robson

10. Jason Taumalolo

11. John Bateman

12. Kai O’Donnell

13. Reuben Cotter

Interchange

14. Sam McIntyre

15. Jeremiah Nanai

16. Griffin Neame

17. Coen Hess

Reserves

18. Harrison Edwards

19. Zac Laybutt

20. Thomas Duffy

21. Karl Lawton

22. Thomas Mikaele

Verdict

South Sydney Rabbitohs v North Queensland Cowboys

Souths can extend their great start to the season by securing an upset win over the Cowboys in a match that produces Under 49.5 total points.

Alex Johnston is one of the most prolific tryscorers in NRL history and can cross for a fifth try in six games vs the Cows.

Under 49.5

Total Points

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