Round 16
South Sydney Rabbitohs 19 def. Parramatta Eels 8
Team Info
South Sydney
- Previous Game:
- Round 15 vs. Western Suburbs
- Next Game:
- Round 17 vs. Canterbury
- Out:
- Paul Sait (second row)
- In:
- John O'Neill (front row), Gary Stevens (second row), George Piggins (bench)
- Changes:
- Gordon Fraser (front row to bench)
Parramatta
- Previous Game:
- Round 15 vs. Penrith
- Next Game:
- Round 17 vs. Newtown
- Out:
- Noel McHale (wing), Barry Rushworth (bench)
- In:
- Kevin MacFarlane (wing), Chris Dengate (bench), Dennis Mount (bench)
Match Notes
This game was scheduled to be played Saturday 10 July at the SCG but due to being played at the same time as the NSW v South Africa Rugby Union game at the Sports Ground and the expected violent demonstrations the NSWRL in the interest of public safety decided to defer the game and play a double header on Sunday at the SCG with Balmain v St.George game. The NSW v SA game was moved to the SCG on Police recommendation the expected demonstration resulted in 140 arrests.
John O'Neill was sent of 16 mins into the 2nd half for using a knee to the face of an opponent, this was his first game back from a 3 week suspension he was later suspended for another 5 weeks.
Bob McCarthy was replaced at halftime by Gordon Fraser due to a shoulder injury, George Piggins replaced Elwyn Walters with 18 mins remaining.
Barry Leaney dislocated his shoulder early in the 1st half and was replaced by Chris Dengate who midway through the 2nd half also injured a shoulder and was replaced by Dennis Mount.
Note: Forward packs are listed in reverse order.
This match is a part of the following:
Contributions:
Rugby League Tables, Andrew Ferguson, Greg Fiveash