Rabbitohs Junior Reps 2024 Round 1 – NSW Cup Trial – Team LIst Tuesday
By Steve Mavin, Bunnies TV
The footy is back! The South Sydney Rabbitohs pathways junior representative teams are gearing up for an unquestionably exciting Round 1 at Collegians Sporting Complex, Wollongong on Saturday, February 3rd.
This Saturday we have 4 away games all at the same venue. The club takes another step forward in the Women’s game with their first Lisa Fiaola team taking the field in game 1. We’ll then get a look at our Tarsha Gale, Harold Matts and SG Ball teams.
Our NSW Cup team begin their premiership defence with a Grand Final rematch trial against the Bears also on Saturday 3rd February at Hills Grammar in Kenthurst.
Historic Under Lisa Fiaola Cup Opener
Inaugural Season
The Westpac Lisa Fiaola Cup consists of 13 teams, with each playing eight games across nine rounds.
The highlight of Round 1 is undoubtedly the historic clash at 10:30 am, where the Rabbitohs’ first-ever Under 17s Lisa Fiaola Cup team, coached by Mick Daley, takes on the Illawarra Steelers.
So far the team has suffered losses in trial games against the Sharks and Bulldogs. However, make no mistake, this is a talented lineup so wins are coming. NSW CHS star Kiara McGregor, Kirrawahn Duckett and Jessamine Aloalii are three youngsters that have been impressive among others.
This Lisa Fiaola Cup team adds an extra pathway for the Womens game at the Rabbitohs. Let’s hope this then leads to the eventual inclusion of the club in the NRLW competition.
Team Lists
Kiara McGregor will captain the side and wear the number 7 jersey. Her halves partner is Sybella Hayne. Kirrawahn Duckett and Sienna Israel are the centres and Ella Churchill will wear the number 1 at fullback. Jessica Brightwell and Jessamine Aloalii will be second row partners.
Lisa Fiaola team list here.
Tarsha Gale Cup Squad Seeking Redemption
2023 Record – 2 Wins, 6 Losses. Premiers – Roosters Indigenous Academy (2022 & 2023)
Game 2 is our Tarsha Gale Cup Under 19s, coached by Dale Jackson. They will face the Illawarra Steelers at midday.
Players to watch are Queenslanders Nancy Sullivan and Lenniece Wright along with Sophia Dungay, Phoenix Williams and Shanelle Lyons. This team is aiming to bounce back after also losing last weeks trial game to the Dogs. Expect a spirited performance from this group, more than 2 wins this year please!
Team Lists
Fullback Ava Osland will captain the team. Shanelle Lyons and Jaminey Weatherall will start in the centres. Star recruits Sophia Dungay and Nancy Sullivan will start in the front row. Lenniece Wright will lock the scrum.
Tarsha Gale team lists here.
Impressive Harold Matthews Cup Squad
Rabbitohs 2023 Record – 3 Wins, 2 Draws, 3 Losses. Premiers – Bulldogs.
The 2024 UNE Harold Matthews Cup has added Melbourne Storm and New Zealand Warriors teams this year.
At 1:30 pm, the Harold Matthews Cup Under 17s, led by Coach Yoni Charlupski and assisted by former Rabbitoh Eddie Paea, will take on the Illawarra Steelers. Emerging stars Josh Ballard, Lachlan Walters, Tanner Mahon, Lochlin Moses, Dayne Jennings and Kynan Hart have showcased their skills in two impressive trial wins during the preseason.
With victories against the Sharks and Tigers, all eyes will therefore be on this gun young side in the Round 1 clash.
Team Lists
Lochlin Moses will wear the number 12 and has been named captain of the side. Skilful fullback Darcy Feltham will start at fullback. Bailey Grey at halfback and Lachlan Walters at five eight will be the halves pairing.
Harold Matthews team lists here.
SG Ball Cup Team Eyeing Success
Rabbitohs 2023 Record – 2 Wins, 7 Losses. Premiers – Eels
The Rabbitohs’ Under 19s SG Ball Cup team, under the guidance of newly recruited coach Tyrone McCarthy from Warrington, is set to have a big 2024 season.
With strong preseason performances against the Sharks and Tigers, players to watch include prop Jason Hallie, Dayne Fallon, Zane Rugless, Shaq Saunders, Fetaiaki Lua, Matt Humphries and Yasin Kusco.
The team is primed for success and will undoubtedly be attempting to improve on their poor 2023 record in the upcoming season. Rabbitohs vs Steelers SG Ball Cup 3:00pm Saturday.
Team Lists
Jason Hallie will start at prop and form a powerful partnership up front with Setefano ‘Junior’ Sele. Daniel Wright and Zane Rugless are the centres in a backline that is all class from 1 to 7.
SG Ball team lists here.
NSW Cup Grand Final Rematch
Rabbitohs 2023 Record – Premiers
Braidon Burns will begin another career at the Bunnies in the centres and new recruit Ryan Gray will get his first chance to impress at hooker. Rabbitohs NRL Developement star Liam Le Blanc will play lock, Nicholas Halalilo and Cade Maloney from the Townsville Blackhawks will start in the second row and front row.
Rabbitohs v Bears 4:30pm Saturday 3rd February, Hills Grammar, Kenthurst.
As the Rabbitohs Junior Reps embark on their 2024 campaign, supporters can expect to see South Sydney stars of the future shine each week. Stay tuned to Bunnies TV for exclusive coverage and highlights throughout the season. This pathways season promises to be nothing short of spectacular for the red and green faithful.
Rabbitohs Junior Reps 2024 Round 1.
Bring on 2024 🏉