Penrith on the premiership prowl

SATURDAY 7.50PM

Penrith’s quest for premiership glory begins on Saturday night against a team it has dominated in recent years. The Panthers have beaten South Sydney in their past five showdowns, including a 56-12 hiding in May, and a come-from-behind victory just a few weeks ago. They are virtually at full-strength and will again target the back three with Nathan Cleary’s towering bombs. The Rabbitohs only finished one win behind Penrith on the ladder, but the question is whether they remain a threat without Latrell Mitchell.