LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy

Rabbitohs v Dragons: Keaon returns; Three forwards sidelined

This Thursday night, all attention will be on Alex Johnston as the Rabbitohs take on the Dragons at Accor Stadium to kick off Round 25.

The Rabbitohs winger is still four tries shy of breaking Ken Irvine's premiership record of 212, having gone scoreless in last weekend's victory over the Eels.

In a challenging 20-16 win, the Bunnies notched their eighth victory of the season, putting them four points ahead of the Titans at the bottom of the standings. They have upcoming matches against the Dragons and Roosters, alongside a bye in Round 26.

Amidst various injuries this season, the Rabbitohs have continually shown resilience and pride in their performance. Conversely, the Dragons have demonstrated grit, recently defeating the Sharks and the Raiders, although they faced a close loss to the Warriors.

Although playoff aspirations may be fading, each clash between these historic rivals is packed with intrigue. This Thursday's match is no exception, as Johnston chases a historic milestone while the Dragons seek redemption for their narrow loss in Round 2 at WIN Stadium.