Eels v Rabbitohs: Parramatta aim to halt slide; Bunnies boosted by returning Blues

South Sydney have bounced back in a big way in recent weeks, with their current four-game winning streak starting with their big 42-26 win over the Eels in Round 12.

Parramatta will be looking to avoid a four-straight defeat this Thursday night when they launch Round 18 at CommBank Stadium against the Bunnies. 

The Bunnies come into the match fresh from a bye, while the Eels would have worked hard to overcome the frustration of their defeat last week in a see-sawing match at the hands of the Knights, where they let their halftime lead slip.

Blues star Mitchell Moses backed up from Origin, but was not able to repeat his heroics for his side who in the end were bested by a late double to Bradman Best in Newcastle's six-tries-to-five win. 

Winger Haze Dunster may be on track to be available for selection while Parramatta junior Matt Arthur made a solid effort in his NRL debut and will be hoping to remain in the mix. Maika Sivo made a successful his comeback from a hamstring injury last week.

For the Bunnies, prop Tevita Tatola is listed as possibly being back from his foot injury, while Origin representatives Latrell Mitchell and Cam Murray are set to join the side that went into last week's bye with a shut-out win over the Sea Eagles. 

Their inclusion is a big boost for the Rabbitohs who will be aiming for a fifth consecutive win to continue their climb off the bottom of the ladder.