Souths hang on to deny Eels remarkable comeback
South Sydney concedes 24 unanswered second-half points but manage to hold on for a 28-24 victory, which consolidates the Rabbitohs' place in the league's top eight.
Souths secured a 28-24 victory over the Eels, holding on to keep their place in the NRL's top eight. The game featured several remarkable comebacks, including the Eels' late surge in the second half, the Broncos' 28-point deficit to the Dolphins, and the Melbourne Storm's 26-point turnaround against Manly Warringah. Tallyn Da Silva, Ryley Smith, and Ronald Volkman scored three tries in just six minutes to boost the Eels' second-half performance.
Despite Ashton Ward's hamstring injury and Isaiah Iongi's knee injury, the Eels staged a dramatic comeback, ultimately securing the win with a late Cody Walker try.
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