Round 8
South Sydney Rabbitohs 19 def. Western Suburbs Magpies 12
Team Info
South Sydney
- Previous Game:
- Round 7 vs. Manly
- Next Game:
- Round 9 vs. Balmain
- Out:
- Frank Curry Jnr (wing), Noel Murray (halfback), George Piggins (hooker), Paul Sait (second row), Gary Stevens (second row)
- In:
- Jeff Williams (centre), Peter Brown (halfback), Steve Reilly (front row), Bob Broad (front row), Greg Longhurst (second row), John Schmitzer (bench), Bill Moore (bench)
- Changes:
- Keith Edwards (centre to wing), Elwyn Walters (front row to hooker), Bob McCarthy (front row to second row)
Western Suburbs
- Previous Game:
- Round 7 vs. Eastern Suburbs
- Next Game:
- Round 9 vs. Manly
- Out:
- Russell Johnstone (front row), Geoff Foster (bench)
- In:
- John Baker (second row)
- Changes:
- Nick Moroko (second row to front row)
Match Notes
Paul Sait & Gary Stevens were both late withdrawals for Souths and were replaced by Gary Longhurst & Bob Broad with Bob McCarthy moving to 2nd row & Broad the new prop.
Elwyn Walter injured his knee 10 mins from fulltime and was replaced by Bill Moore then soon after Rod Urquhart injured an ankle and was replaced by John Schmitzer.
Note: Forward packs are listed in reverse order.
This match is a part of the following:
Contributions:
Shawn Dollin, Rugby League Tables, Greg Fiveash, Alan Katzmann
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