Round 1
South Sydney Rabbitohs 19 lost to Parramatta Eels 36
Team Info
South Sydney
- Previous Game:
- Wills Cup 1973 - Round 4 vs. North Sydney
- Next Game:
- Round 2 vs. Penrith
- Out:
- Ross Birrell (wing), Jeff Williams (centre), Peter Brown (halfback), Bill Sawers (front row), Mick Byrne (lock), Steve Reilly (bench)
- In:
- Phil Smith (centre), Tom Mooney (wing), Bob Grant (halfback), George Piggins (front row), Rod Urquhart (lock), Paul Hills (bench)
Parramatta
- Previous Game:
- Wills Cup 1973 - Round 4 vs. Eastern Suburbs
- Next Game:
- Round 2 vs. Western Suburbs
- Out:
- Peter Rudd (wing)
- In:
- Brian Bennett (centre)
- Changes:
- Phil Chesham (centre to wing)
Match Notes
Graeme Lye dropped out of the Parramatta team on Thursday with a virus and was replaced by Brian Bennett.
Phil Smith injured his knee just after halftime and was carried from the field he was replaced by Paul Hills, Smith later announced his retirement.
Gary Stevens & Rod Urquhart were both sent off for high tackles Stevens in the 30th minute & Urquhart just after halftime.
Note: Forward packs are listed in reverse order.
This match is a part of the following:
Contributions:
Rugby League Tables, Andrew Ferguson, Paul Carter, Greg Fiveash, Max Turner