Round 1
South Sydney Rabbitohs 37 def. Parramatta Eels 3
Team Info
South Sydney
- Previous Game:
- Wills Cup 1972 - Final vs. Eastern Suburbs
- Next Game:
- Round 2 vs. Eastern Suburbs
- Out:
- Claude Williams (centre), Kerry Burke (centre), Dennis Lee (front row), Herbie Timms (second row), Gordon Fraser (bench)
- In:
- Phil Smith (centre), John Sattler (front row)
- Changes:
- Bob Honan (wing to centre), Keith Edwards (bench to wing), Darrell Bampton (bench to second row)
Parramatta
- Previous Game:
- Wills Cup 1972 - Round 4 vs. Newtown
- Next Game:
- Round 2 vs. Western Suburbs
- Out:
- Gary Pethybridge (centre), Peter Langmack (wing)
- In:
- John Archibald (wing), John Vincent (second row), Peter Archibald (bench), Graham Ernst (bench)
- Changes:
- Keith Campbell (second row to centre)
Match Notes
Souths lost Gary Stevens on Thursday and he was replaced by Darrel Bampton.
Parramatta lost both centres Gary Pethybridge & Peter Langmack on Thursday they were replaced by Ron Graham & John Vincent with Keith Campbell moving from 2nd row to centre.
Max Williamson left the field early in the 2nd half with a head injury and was replaced by Graham Ernst, Graham Lye left the field with injured ribs late in the 2nd half and was replaced by Peter Archibald.
Note: Forward packs are listed in reverse order.
This match is a part of the following:
Contributions:
Greg Fiveash, Rugby League Tables