The 40th annual Charity Shield is back in Mudgee for the sixth year in a row as the Dragons and Rabbitohs compete for the trophy.
Last year, the Dragons claimed the title but a red-hot South Sydney side are preparing to steal the trophy back.
The star-studded spine of Latrell Mitchell, Damien Cook and Cody Walker will all feature with try-scoring machine Alex Johnston on the wing.
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Gun forwards Tevita Tatole and Keaon Koloamatangi also return as the Dragons wheel out a near full-strength team.
Ben Hunt and Moses Mbye partner in the halves, with Jacon Liddle at hooker and Tyrell Sloan at fullback.
Ben Murdoch-Masila also starts in the backrow, alongside former Rabbitohs gun Jaydn Su’a.
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