The South Sydney Rabbitohs are pleased to announce their squad for round 27 against the Sydney Roosters this Friday 5 September at 8pm at Allianz Stadium, as the two teams play for the Ron Coote Cup. <\/p>\n
Rabbitohs Head Coach Wayne Bennett has named Jack Wighton to return in the centres following the completion of his suspension, as well as Tallis Duncan in the second row with Jacob Host shifting to the interchange bench. Cameron Murray has been named to return on the interchange bench, with Euan Aitken also returning as 18th man.<\/p>\n
Round 27 is the second leg of the Ron Coote Cup for the 2025 season, a trophy named in honour of Rugby League\u2019s 14th Immortal and South Sydney and Eastern Suburbs legend, Ron Coote AM. <\/p>\n
Mr Coote won six premierships and played in nine Grand Finals during his 15 seasons playing first grade with both clubs. The Ron Coote Cup is played across both home and away fixtures in any given season, with the winner determined by the aggregate score from those two regular season matches. <\/p>\n
2025 is the 19th season in which the Ron Coote Cup has been played, with both clubs having held the Cup on nine occasions each. The Rabbitohs hold a six-point lead in 2025, courtesy of a 20-14 victory over the Roosters in round five earlier this season.<\/p>\n
The South Sydney Rabbitohs\u2019 squad for Friday\u2019s Ron Coote Cup clash with the Roosters is:<\/p>\n
1- Jye Gray
2- Alex Johnston
3- Isaiah Tass
4- Jack Wighton (c)
5- Tyrone Munro
6- Ashton Ward
7- Jamie Humphreys
8- Sean Keppie
9- Siliva Havili
10- Keaon Koloamatangi
11- Tallis Duncan
12- Jai Arrow
13- Lachlan Hubner <\/p>\n
Interchange:
14- Brandon Smith
15- Jacob Host
16- Cody Walker
17- Cameron Murray
18- Euan Aitken
19- Peter Mamouzelos
20- Shaquai Mitchell
21- Bayleigh Bentley-Hape
22- Lewis Dodd <\/p>\n
Coach \u2013 Wayne Bennett<\/p>\n
History of the Ron Coote Cup<\/p>\n
The Ron Coote Cup started in 2007. <\/p>\n
The winner is determined by the aggregate scores of the two regular season games played each year between the Rabbitohs and the Roosters. <\/p>\n
The Rabbitohs and Roosters have won the Cup nine times apiece. <\/p>\n
Ron Coote Cup Results<\/p>\n
2025 \u2013 Rabbitohs lead Cup by six points
Rd 5 \u2013 Rabbitohs 20 def Roosters 14 <\/p>\n
2024 \u2013 Roosters win Cup by 50 points
Rd 3 \u2013 Roosters 48 def Rabbitohs 6
Rd 27 \u2013 Roosters 36 def Rabbitohs 28 <\/p>\n
2023 \u2013 Roosters win Cup by 16 points
Rd 3 \u2013 Roosters 20 def Rabbitohs 18
Rd 27 \u2013 Roosters 26 def Rabbitohs 12 <\/p>\n
2022 \u2013 Rabbitohs win Cup by two points
Rd 3 \u2013 Rabbitohs 28 def Roosters 16
Rd 25 \u2013 Roosters 26 def Rabbitohs 16 <\/p>\n
2021 \u2013 Rabbitohs win Cup by 52 points
Rd 3 \u2013 Rabbitohs 26 def Roosters 16
Rd 24 \u2013 Rabbitohs 54 def Roosters 12 <\/p>\n
2020 \u2013 Rabbitohs win Cup by 36 points
Rd 3 \u2013 Roosters 28 def Rabbitohs 12
Rd 20 \u2013 Rabbitohs 60 def Roosters 8 <\/p>\n
2019 \u2013 Rabbitohs win Cup by 16 points
Rd 1 \u2013 Rabbitohs 26 def Roosters 16
Rd 25 \u2013 Rabbitohs 16 def Roosters 10 <\/p>\n
2018 \u2013 Rabbitohs win Cup by eight points
Rd 6 \u2013 Rabbitohs 26 def Roosters 14
Rd 22 \u2013 Roosters 18 def Rabbitohs 14 <\/p>\n
2017 \u2013 Roosters win Cup by 16 points
Rd 4 \u2013 Roosters 20 def Rabbitohs 6
Rd 18 \u2013 Roosters 14 def Rabbitohs 12 <\/p>\n
2016 \u2013 Rabbitohs win Cup by 25 points
Rd 1 \u2013 Rabbitohs 42 def Roosters 10
Rd 6 \u2013 Roosters 17 def Rabbitohs 10 <\/p>\n
2015 \u2013 Roosters win Cup by 16 points
Rd 2 \u2013 Rabbitohs 34 def Roosters 20
Rd 26 \u2013 Roosters 30 def Rabbitohs 0 <\/p>\n
2014 \u2013 Rabbitohs win Cup by 16 points
Rd 1 \u2013 Rabbitohs 28 def Roosters 8
Rd 26 \u2013 Roosters 22 def Rabbitohs 18 <\/p>\n
2013 \u2013 Rabbitohs win Cup by six points
Rd 1 \u2013 Rabbitohs 28 def Roosters 10
Rd 26 \u2013 Roosters 24 def Rabbitohs 12 <\/p>\n
2012 \u2013 Roosters win Cup by two points
Rd 1 \u2013 Roosters 24 def Rabbitohs 20
Rd 19 \u2013 Rabbitohs 24 def Roosters 22 <\/p>\n
2011 \u2013 Roosters win Cup by 10 points
Rd 1 \u2013 Roosters 40 def Rabbitohs 29
Rd 19 \u2013 Rabbitohs 21 def Roosters 20 <\/p>\n
2010 \u2013 Roosters win Cup by 30 points
Rd 1 \u2013 Roosters 36 def Rabbitohs 10
Rd 18 \u2013 Roosters 18 def Rabbitohs 14 <\/p>\n
2009 \u2013 Rabbitohs win Cup by 60 points
Rd 1 \u2013 Rabbitohs 52 def Roosters 12
Rd 20 \u2013 Rabbitohs 40 def Roosters 20 <\/p>\n
2008 \u2013 Roosters win Cup by 16 points
Rd 1 \u2013 Roosters 34 def Rabbitohs 20
Rd 25 \u2013 Roosters 22 def Rabbitohs 20 <\/p>\n
2007 \u2013 Roosters win Cup by two points
Rd 1 \u2013 Rabbitohs 18 def Roosters 6
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