The South Sydney Rabbitohs are pleased to announce their squad for the 38th Charity Shield against the St George Illawarra Dragons at Glen Willow Stadium in Mudgee this Saturday 27 February at 6:30pm.
Rabbitohs Head Coach Wayne Bennett has named a 25-man squad to travel to Mudgee as South Sydney aims to claim its ninth-straight Charity Shield title. The traditional pre-season game was first played back in 1982 with the Rabbitohs claiming the shield on 21 occasions.
Souths Cares is the Rabbitohs’ chosen charity for this game, an organisation that operates programs for disadvantaged, marginalized and Indigenous youth and their families in the South Sydney district, around the State and throughout the Country in the areas of education, training, health and employment. To learn more about Souths Cares and its programs, please click here.
The Rabbitohs Membership Marquee and Merchandise Van will be in attendance at Saturday’s game so fans can become Members and snap up the latest merchandise ahead of Season 2021. Tickets for the game are available from 123tix.com.au by clicking here.
The South Sydney Rabbitohs’ squad for Saturday’s Charity Shield clash with the Dragons is:
| 1) Latrell Mitchell |
| 2) Jaxson Paulo |
| 3) Dane Gagai |
| 4) Campbell Graham |
| 5) Alex Johnston |
| 6) Cody Walker |
| 7) Adam Reynolds (c) |
| 8) Thomas Burgess |
| 9) Damien Cook |
| 10) Junior Tatola |
| 11) Keaon Koloamatangi |
| 12) Jacob Host |
| 13) Cameron Murray |
| Interchange: |
| 14) Blake Taaffe |
| 15) Josh Mansour |
| 16) Tautau Moga |
| 17) Steven Marsters |
| 18) Troy Dargan |
| 19) Hame Sele |
| 20) Benji Marshall |
| 21) Mark Nicholls |
| 22) Dean Hawkins |
| 23) Patrick Mago |
| 24) Jai Arrow |
| 25) Joshua Cook |
| Head Coach: Wayne Bennett |
Charity Shield Head to Head: Played 37, Rabbitohs 16, Dragons 16 Drawn 5.
The Rabbitohs will also play the Dragons in a combined NSW Cup/Jersey Flegg Cup trial match on Saturday 27 February at 2:30pm at Sid Parrish Park in Figtree.
Rabbitohs NSW Cup Steve Antonelli will trial 22 players in the match with the Rabbitohs to be captained by South Sydney junior Yileen Gordon.
The Rabbitohs’ combined NSW Cup/Jersey Flegg Cup squad for the trial match against the Dragons is:
| 1) James Tautaiolefua |
| 2) Simote Situati |
| 3) Jacob Gagai |
| 4) Adam Mortlock |
| 5) Mikey Mitsias |
| 6) Dylan White |
| 7) Dan Robinson |
| 8) Yileen Gordon (c) |
| 9) Joe Lovodua |
| 10) Jacob Esau |
| 11) Matt French |
| 12) PJ Vaigalu |
| 13) Trent Peoples |
| Interchange: |
| 14) Bailey Lam |
| 15) Teli Taktikos |
| 16) Shaquille Mitchell |
| 17) Ulysses Roberts |
| 18) Keanu Ratumaitavuki |
| 19) Cameron Akauola-Laula |
| 20) Leroy Magologo |
| 21) Myden Ong |
| 22) Maile Haumono |
| Coach – Steve Antonelli |
The Rabbitohs under 21s Jersey Flegg team will play a trial match against the Wests Tigers at Leichhardt Oval on Sunday 28 February at 1pm.
Coach Joe O’Callaghan has named a squad of 19 players for their second trial match of the pre-season.
The Rabbitohs’ Jersey Flegg Cup under 21s team for Sunday’s trial match against the Tigers is:
| 1) Chaise Robinson |
| 2) Copper Periera |
| 3) Thomas Ball |
| 4) Lathan Hutchinson-Walters |
| 5) Zane Bijorac |
| 6) CJ Mundine |
| 7) Lachlan Ilias |
| 8) Isaac Lanham |
| 9) Ben Lloyd |
| 10) Augustine Stowers |
| 11) Maila Chanfoon |
| 12) Ryan Jones |
| 13) D’Arcy Hardman |
| Interchange: |
| 14) Liam Tonpi |
| 15) Josh Fepuleai |
| 16) Luke Puru (c) |
| 17) Tevita Taumoepenu |
| 18) Tallis Angianga |
| 19) Ben Lovett |
| Coach – Joe O’Callaghan |
