Cyclone Alfred forces NRL to move Rabbitohs match to Sydney as Bennett puts faith in $150k halfback
- The NRL has relocated the match between the Dolphins and South Sydney Rabbitohs to CommBank Stadium in Sydney due to the threat of Cyclone Alfred in southeast Queensland.
- Cyclone Alfred is expected to bring damaging winds and heavy rainfall, prompting the NRL to prioritize safety.
- Bree Nikorima expressed anger about the venue change, questioning the safety of families remaining in Brisbane during the cyclone.
- The NRL stated that player and fan safety remained the highest priority when planning the venue change.
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Bennett fires up in defence of NRL's cyclone call
South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett has leapt to the defence of the NRL amid criticism over relocating Friday night's game. An AFL legend has taken a subtle swipe at the NRL as pressure mounts on the rugby league body over the decision to relocate Friday's round one game. The league opted to move the Dolphins' game against South Sydney on Friday night as Tropical Cyclone Alfred bears down on southern Queensland.
Cyclone Alfred forces NRL to move Rabbitohs match to Sydney as Bennett puts faith in $150k halfback
South Sydney’s season opener against the Dolphins has been shifted from Brisbane to Commbank Stadium, with the category 2 cyclone forecast to hit north of Brisbane on Thursday or Friday.
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