Nathan Cleary cleared for Panthers return in Grand Final rematch

Mar 30, 2022

Nathan Cleary plays his first game since the Grand Final when the Panthers host the Rabbitohs in a heavyweight showdown on Friday night.

Read on below for all the updated team information and line-ups for the Penrith Panthers vs South Sydney Rabbitohs in NRL Round 4.

Penrith Panthers vs South Sydney Rabbitohs | When & Where

🗓 Date: Friday April 1
⏰ Time: 8.05pm AEDT
🏟 Stadium: BlueBet Stadium

Penrith Panthers Team Line-Up

1. Dylan Edwards

2. Charlie Staines

3. Izack Tago

4. Stephen Crichton

5. Taylan May

6. Jarome Luai

7. Nathan Cleary

8. Matt Eisenhuth

9. Apisai Koroisau

10. Spencer Leniu

11. Viliame Kikau

12. Scott Sorensen

13. Isaah Yeo

Interchange

14. Mitch Kenny

15. J’maine Hopgood

16. Lindsay Smith

17. Jaeman Salmon

Penrith Panthers Injuries & News

Enormous boost for the Panthers as star halfback Nathan Cleary returns from off-season shoulder surgery for his first game since leading his side to victory over the Rabbitohs in the 2021 Grand Final. Sean O’Sullivan is the unlucky man to make way.

Chris Smith is also out after copping Mitch Barnett’s stray elbow last week, with Lindsay Smith coming onto the bench.

South Sydney Rabbitohs Team Line-Up

1. Latrell Mitchell

2. Alex Johnston

3. Taane Milne

4. Campbell Graham

5. Jaxson Paulo

6. Cody Walker

7. Lachlan Ilias

8. Tevita Tatola

9. Damien Cook

10. Mark Nicholls

11. Keaon Koloamatangi

12. Jai Arrow

13. Cameron Murray

Interchange

14. Jacob Host

15. Siliva Havili

16. Thomas Burgess

17. Liam Knight

South Sydney Rabbitohs Injuries & News

No changes to the Rabbitohs side that knocked over the Roosters last week. Latrell Mitchell starts at fullback after missing the Grand Final last season through suspension.