Number alterations for players from both sides.
RABBITOHS
- Darren Schott on the wing wore 15
- Paul Fuller in the second row wore 40
- Darrell Trindall off the bench wore 44
- Anthony Kaberry off the bench wore 41
- Andrew McIlwane off the bench wore 26
- Nick Zisti off the bench wore 18
ROOSTERS
- Steve Georgallis in the centres wore 16
- Steve Funnell off the bench wore 51
- Luke Ricketson off the bench wore 17
- Colin Ward off the bench wore 25
- Brett Gillard off the bench wore 52
GAME NOTE
- Half Time Score South Sydney 18-8 Eastern Suburbs
- Mark Carroll (Souths) sent to the sin bin for 10 minutes (close to full time)