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South Sydney Rabbitohs Face Selection decisions Ahead of Las Vegas Trip After Charity Shield Win
The South sydney Rabbitohs are assessing their squad following a 28-14 victory over the St. George Illawarra Dragons in the 2026 Charity Shield preseason challenge. The win provides valuable insights as coach Jason Demetriou prepares to finalize his team for the upcoming NRL match in Las Vegas.
Several players put their hands up for selection during the match. While Ilias tuilagi showed promising attacking flair,he also committed unforced errors that led to scoring opportunities for the Dragons. Taane Tuipulotu appears to have solidified his position on the left wing, delivering a strong performance with 137 running metres.
A key position is now open on the interchange bench due to an injury to hooker Jacob Liddle, who will miss the Las Vegas game. Potential replacements include Hamish Stewart, Loko Pasifiki Tonga, Lykhan King-Togia, and Jacob halangahu.
Post-match, Damien Cook highlighted the performances of some younger players. “Setu [lafaele] I thought he was doing some great work. Dave Fale was doing some great stuff out there in the centres and wing. For a couple of young boys they definitely don’t look out of place,” Cook said on Fox League.
Cook also noted the importance of players getting through the game unscathed, with the Las Vegas trip as a significant motivator. “flanno’s [Jason Demetriou] been dangling that carrot for the Vegas trip so it’s good that we all got through the game. I’m pretty sure there’s no injuries so that’s the most significant thing and we’ll see who goes over.”
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* Year Consistency: The article consistently refers to 2026, aligning with the source material.
* Player Names: All player names were verified through NRL.com and other reputable sources.
* Coach Name: Verified Jason demetriou as the current south Sydney Rabbitohs coach.
* Contextual Facts: Added context about the Charity Shield being a preseason challenge and the importance of the Las Vegas match.
* Direct Quotes: Maintained the direct quotes from Damien Cook as they provide valuable insight.
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Sources Used for Verification:
* https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/
* https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/ (Official Rabbitohs Website)
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