The Rabbitohs NRL and NYC teams to take on the St George Illawarra Dragons at Kogarah oval this Sunday have been named. With the absence of Dave Taylor and Greg Inglis with Origin duties, Nathan Merritt moves to fullback and Justin Hunt makes his debut on the wing. Sam Burgess comes into the starting side to replace Taylor. In other great news for the club, Luke Burgess has been named on a extended bench, although Coach Michael Maguire says he will wait until late in the week to confirm his selection. Roy Asotasi was unavailable due to injury. The Rabbitohs’ Round 9 team is:

1. Nathan Merritt
2. Andrew Everingham
3. Matt King
4. Dylan Farrell
5. Justin Hunt
6. John Sutton
7. Adam Reynolds
8. Scott Geddes
9. Issac Luke
10. Dave Tyrrell
11. Eddy Pettybourne
12. Sam Burgess
13. Michael Crocker

14. Jason Clark
15. Ben Lowe
16. Josh Starling
17. Luke Burgess
18. Chris McQueen
19. Nathan Peats

Coach – Michael Maguire

The Toyota Cup match between the Rabbitohs and St George-Illawarra will be played at 12:45pm. The South Sydney Rabbitohs Toyota Cup team is

1. James Roberts
2. David Sisifa
3. Nick Hedley
4. Jordan Tongahai 
5. Tyrone Phillips
6. Jordan Heyer
7. Luke Keary (c)
8. Andrew Artemi
9. Apisai Koroisau
10. Jordan Tuiavii
11. Brad Croad
12. Blake Matthews
13. Jesse Roberts

Interchange:

15. Hamish Bryant
16. Kyle Turner
17. Siosaia Tangionoa
18. Luke Pollard
19. Brett Jarrett

Coach - Ben Gardiner

The North Sydney Bears will take on the Newcastle at North Sydney Oval on Saturday May 19 at 3:00pm in Round 11 of the NSW Cup competition. The NSW Cup team is

1. Kieran Vale
2. Fetuli Talanoa
3. Shaune Corrigan
4. Blake Judd
5. Curtis Johnston
6. Ryan Carr
7. Neenan Simpson
8. George Burgess
9. Brendan McKinnon
10. Neccrom Areaiiti
11. Bennett Leslie (c)
12. Adrian Ha'angana
13. Brock Molan

14. Greg Nichols
15. Matt Hyland
16. Chris Hyde
17. Joey Matapuku
19. Jack Hawkins

Coach - Wayne Lambkin