LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
The Rabbitohs are currently enduring a difficult season marred by injuries, placing them at risk of securing their first wooden spoon since 2006.
They are on a six-game losing streak as they prepare to face the Panthers, who have regained form with five consecutive wins and are focused on defending their premiership.
After successfully navigating the challenging State of Origin period, the Panthers now have a series of matches against struggling teams, including the Rabbitohs, Wests Tigers, Titans, and Knights.
Despite their struggles, the Rabbitohs can draw confidence from their earlier victory against the Panthers, defeating them 28-18 at Accor Stadium in Round 4.
This victory came without their star player, Latrell Mitchell, who will be eager to make a significant impact in the upcoming match against numerous teammates from his Blues Origin squad.
The contrast in momentum between the two teams promises an intriguing matchup as the Rabbitohs seek to turn their season around against the well-performing Panthers.