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Jasper Bruce

Souths deny 'unlucky' Eels greatest NRL comeback

Souths winger Alex Johnston has scored three tries in a thrilling Rabbitohs win over Parramatta. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

Parramatta have come within a sliver of the greatest comeback in NRL history, but went down 28-24 to a South Sydney side that moved closer to booking their finals berth.

Souths' manic victory came at a cost as young halfback Ashton Ward tore his right hamstring attempting a sideline conversion on Saturday night.

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