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A disappointing game for Knights fans after a strong start. Too many errors from Newcastle allowed the Bunnies back into the game who quickly took over.
The Roosters and Raiders will face off in a 2019 grand final re-match at the SCG on Friday night, while the Eels will meet the Bunnies on Saturday at Bankwest.
In other news, ANZ saw 17,212 spectators for the Sunday afternoon. It's the biggest crowd in NSW since the NRL opener due to COVID-19.
Hymel Hunt crashes over the line for a consolation try as the siren sounds.
Aidan Guerra kicks from the sidelines to sign off his career and pushes the full-time score to 46-20.
The Knights head home, while South Sydney have booked themselves a date with the Eels next week.
Just to sum up the Bunnies' second half, Damien Cook runs 80 metres to score his side their eighth try of the afternoon. What a run from the hooker.
Dane Gagai does this kicking this time and makes it 46-14.
Would hate to be Brad Arthur right about now.
Tatola claims his second for the afternoon and secures the game for the Bunnies.
Reynolds kicks it over and South Sydney lead 40-14.
And....can it be? Wayne Bennett cracks a smile in the coaches box!
Alex Johnston has bagged his second for the day with the Rabbitohs' left edge simply unwavering today.
Reynolds claims the extras and the Bunnies all but secure their spot next week.
The Bunnies lead 34-14 with the 20 point margin feeling pretty solid.
Chris Randall has ended up on report for a suspected crusher tackle on Cody Walker.
Walker has since jumped to his feet after clutching his neck.
Souths look dangerous with another penalty.
Tevita Tatola goes over the line after an error from Kalyn Ponga, who bobbled the ball at dummy half.
The Souths were handed a full set on the Knights line and took full advantage.
Reynolds kicks from right in front and the Bunnies lead 28-14.
Double injury concerns here during a critical part of the game for South Sydney.
Bayley Sironen starts clutching at the neck before Damien Cook goes down clutching his knee.
The Rabbitohs cannot afford to lose either player - who are both proving crucial in this arm wrestle.
They both play on for the time being.
The Bunnies still lead 22-14.
Penalty goes to Souths after Mitchell Barnett is penalised for being not square at with the marker eight metres out.
They take the two and Reynolds knocks it over.
Adam O'Brien throws his walkie talkie in anger in the coaches box.
South Sydney lead 22-14.
Holy moly - what a half and WHAT a comeback from the Rabbitohs.
Newcastle came out firing but a series of errors allowed South Sydney to come back into the game.
Souths claim the half-time scoreboard 20-14.