Preview | Jersey Flegg Cup Grand Final 2019

Author: NSWRL
Timestamp: Thu 26 Sep 2019, 01:25 PM

All the action previewed ahead of a blockbuster Jersey Flegg Cup Grand Final between the South Sydney Rabbitohs and Canberra Raiders.

South Sydney Rabbitohs v Canberra Raiders

Sunday 28 September

Bankwest Stadium

Grand Final - Grand Final - Sunday 29 Sep

Full Time

Rabbitohs

Raiders

Venue: CommBank Stadium, Sydney

Latest Team Stats

Both the Canberra Raiders and the South Sydney Rabbitohs had to contend with nail-biting matches in the 2019 Jersey Flegg Cup finals series but they have fought their way through to the Grand Final in what promises to be an epic 4th vs 5th fixture.

The Cronulla Sharks, who finished as Minor Premier, fell extra-time victims to both Grand Final teams as they toppled out in straight sets, before the Raiders and Rabbitohs claimed another top four scalp each to qualify for the finale.

CAPTAIN'S CALL | Nick Mougios

The teams only met once this year, with the Rabbitohs winning 28-12. Both sides enter the final in good form, with the Rabbitohs winning their past four games, and the Raiders with five consecutive victories.

Canberra had a mixed start to the season, winning only three of their first six games, before a 56-4 thumping of Manly set the wheels in motion for four big wins in a row, kick-starting their season and setting up a top four finish.

CAPTAIN'S CALL | Toby Westcott and Darby Medlyn

The Rabbitohs began the season with two draws, before only losing one game until Round 12. One of those draws turned out to be the only difference between Souths and Canberra this year, as they missed out on a top four spot by just one point.

Team Lists

Grand Final - Grand Final - Sunday 29 Sep

Full Time

Rabbitohs

Raiders

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 James Tautaiolefua

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Harley Smith-Shields
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Kane Allan

Winger for Raiders is number 2 Semi Valemei
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Marc Zaurrini

Centre for Raiders is number 3 Gideon Afemui
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Jaxson Paulo

Centre for Raiders is number 4 Matthew Timoko
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Nicholas Mougios

Winger for Raiders is number 5 Manase Kaho
Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Lachlan Ilias

Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Joe Roberts
Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Blake Taaffe

Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Tobias Westcott

Forwards

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Luke Bain

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Tyson Hodge
Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Joshua Cook

Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Kyle Paterson
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 17 Iizaya Ranga Iti

Prop for Raiders is number 10 Tom Robertson
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Tallis Angianga

2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Lachlan Lewis
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Matthew French

2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Kai O'Donnell
Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Joshua Fepuleai

Lock for Raiders is number 13 Darby Medlyn

Interchange

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Peter Mamouzelos

Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Silafano TITIUTI
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Bradley Zampech

Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Duwanye Mariner
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Luke Puru

Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Jackson Stuart
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 18 Tevita Taumoepenu

Interchange for Raiders is number 18 Lazarus Vaalepu