VENUE & TIME: ANZ Stadium, Monday June 23, 7:00pm (AEST)

COVERAGE: Fox Sports

LAST TIME: Rabbitohs 20 - Titans 14 at ANZ Stadium, Round 20, 2007.

WALKING WOUNDED: They are saying Craig Wing's return for Souths is only a week away. He is about the only Bunny in rehab while Gold Coast is pretty much injury-free. The Titans get their three Origin reps back.

FORM: It's not often we've been able to write the following line about Souths this year: The Bunnies come into this game full of confidence with a solid win under their belt. Problem is, as good as Souths' come-from-behind Round 13 win over the Warriors was, it will be 17 days old by the time the Titans come to town. Any momentum will have been lost and somehow coach Jason Taylor has to whip them into a frenzy all over again. The Titans also had last weekend off and before that took their time to see off an Origin-depleted Storm

WHO'S HOT: Luke Bailey could win himself a State of Origin jersey with a strong performance here. The Bull was hit with injury early in the season and has taken his time to get going, but there are signs he is returning to his best. Up against Kiwi strongman Roy Asotasi, Bailey can force the NSW selectors' hands if he turns in a big one.

WE THINK: The cavernous ANZ Stadium won't exactly be bursting at the seams for this 'blockbuster'. If it's raining they may be lucky to get 7000 there. The lack of atmosphere looms as the Gold Coast's biggest danger. The Rabbitohs are used to playing out of this soul-less venue before paltry crowds and will rev up. If they get off to a good start it could be a difficult evening for the visitors. But with more to play for you would expect the Titans to get the cabbage. Gold Coast by six.

TEAMS:

Rabbitohs: 1. Luke Capewell, 2. Nathan Merritt, 3. Jamie Simpson, 4. Beau Champion, 5. Fetuli Talanoa, 6. John Sutton, 7. Chris Sandow, 8. Scott Geddes, 9. Issac Luke, 10. Roy Asotasi (c), 11. Luke Stewart, 12. David Faalogo, 13. Ben Lowe
Interchange: 14. George Ndaira, 15. Shannon McPherson, 16. David Kidwell, 17. Manase Manuokafoa

Titans: 1. Preston Campbell, 2. Jordan Atkins, 3. Luke O'Dwyer, 4. Brett Delaney, 5. Ben Jeffery, 6. Mat Rogers, 7. Scott Prince, 8. Luke Bailey, 9. Nathan Friend, 10. Brad Myers, 11. Anthont Laffranchi, 12. Mark Minichiello, 13. Ashley Harrison
Interchange: 14. Aaron Cannings, 15. Michael Hodgson, 16. Daniel Conn, 17. Josh Graham, 18. Michael Henderson, 19. Luke Swain