The Rabbitohs smashed Parramatta Eels last night at ANZ Stadium - 56-6.

Nathan Merritt scored an impressive five tries, while David Taylor and Greg Inglis were also on brilliant form.

South Sydney outscored the Eels by 10 tries to one and risk claiming the wooden spoon for the first time in 39 years.

Rabbitohs sit just four points away from a top-eight spot, but must face North Queensland, Brisbane and Newcastle.