The Rabbitohs have shot out to a 10-6 lead over the Bulldogs with two tries in four minutes following a spirited start from both sides.
The Bulldogs threatened first through Max King, who nearly broke through, but then it was all South Sydney with Fox League commentator Warren Smith declaring the Rabbitohs are “in a mood.”
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Tom Burgess cruised over untouched in the eighth minute before marquee recruit Jack Wighton scored four minutes later for what was his first try as a Bunny.
But the Bulldogs hit back to narrow the gap by four after their star-studded left edge combined to set up Matt Burton.
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MATCH PREVIEW
The Rabbitohs are on the hunt for their first win of the season against a high-flying Bulldogs side in an epic Good Friday clash.
The Rabbitohs are sitting 0-3 after a disappointing start to the season that’s sparked criticism and opinions from every angle.
The pressure is mounting and coach Jason Demetriou knows to ease it they just need to win.
And that’s exactly what they are chasing at Accor Stadium on Friday when they host the Bulldogs, who are coming off a 32-nil win over the Titans.
The Dogs received an extra boost an hour before kick-off with star winger Josh Addo-Carr coming into the 17 after overcoming a shoulder injury.
TEAMS
Rabbitohs: 1. Latrell Mitchell 2. Alex Johnston 3. Jack Wighton 4. Isaiah Tass 5. Taane Milne 6. Cody Walker 7. Dean Hawkins 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Damien Cook 10. Thomas Burgess 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Jacob Host 13. Cameron Murray 14. Michael Chee Kam 15. Tallis Duncan 16. Shaquai Mitchell 17. Davvy Moale. 18th man: 19. Lachlan Ilias
Bulldogs: 1. Blake Taaffe 23. Josh Addo-Carr 3. Jacob Kiraz 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Connor Tracey 6. Matt Burton 7. Drew Hutchison 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Liam Knight 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jacob Preston 13. Jaeman Salmon 14. Kurt Mann 15. Samuel Hughes 16. Josh Curran 17. Kurtis Morrin 18th man: 2. Blake Wilson
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