Superb Edwards try from gives Panthers first points against Souths

Hello and welcome to our coverage of Friday night’s clash between Penrith and Souths at CommBank Stadium. His Dom Brock I’m with you on blog duty this evening.

Laurie DaleyThe most controversial selection decision for the State of Origin III NSW team was the dismissal of the two-time Brad Fittler Medal-winning winger. Brian To’owho gets the chance to make a statement for the Panthers tonight.

He’ll be joining his old friend Blue Dylan Edwards In a side otherwise devoid of the usual star power: Nathan Cleary, Isaac Yeo And Liam Martin While on the Origin mission Isaiah Papali’i (concussion) and Luke Garner They came out this week too.

captain for rabbis Cameron Murray While on Blues duty Alex Johnston (the calf) remained aside, but Jack Wighton He’s coming back from a broken arm in the center.

The Panthers are the bookies’ favorites tonight despite the absence of any marquee names, but the Southerners have a great chance to topple the league leaders and cement their place in the NRL’s top eight. The start time is at 20.00.