A death in the family will preclude comment on the blog thing this week, but the scorebox is included for your consideration and for the sake of completeness.
WESTS TIGERS 25. Tries: Simona (2), Thompson, Richards, Tedesco. Goals: Richards (2), Anasta (1). Field Goals: Anasta (1).
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 16. Tries: Reddy (2), Lowe. Goals: Reynolds (2).
At Olympic Stadium, Homebush.
Crowd: 20,066.
SYDNEY: [First round split-round, second week bye].
