Overview
- The NRL approved South Sydney’s request to elevate Matt Dufty from reserve grade for this week’s first grade.
- The exemption was needed because clubs cannot promote NSW Cup players before Round 12 unless they lack fit options in a position.
- The Rabbitohs moved after fullback Jye Gray suffered an AC joint injury that could rule him out for up to a month.
- Coach Wayne Bennett signalled Latrell Mitchell will stay at centre, noting a shift to fullback would strain an already thin backline.
- Dufty has been in strong try-scoring form since returning from Warrington and now gets a chance to face his original club, St George Illawarra, at Accor Stadium.