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Kennar in as Johnston ruled out for Souths

Souths winger Alex Johnston will miss out on the NRL preliminary final after failing a fitness test. (James Gourley/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Journeyman South Sydney winger Richie Kennar will play just his second NRL game of the year after being thrust into a preliminary final with Penrith on Saturday.

Kennar takes the place of Rabbitohs winger Alex Johnston, who failed to overcome a hip issue sustained in last week's win over Cronulla.

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