South Sydney’s arch rivals are resting nine of their best players for one of the biggest games of the year.

The Friday night derby between the Roosters and South Sydney was shaping as the biggest game of the season. But the Tricolours have opted to give nine frontline stars the night…

South Sydney’s arch rivals are resting nine of their best players for one of the biggest games of the year.

Phil Gould doesn’t blame his old club for resting half their side against their oldest enemy. But history, and the bookmakers, say their premiership tilt is over.