No Dry Eyes as Souths Honour Arrow with Huge Win
Jai Arrow reached his 100th club game as South Sydney secured a home elimination final and Latrell Mitchell returned from injury.
- On Friday, the South Sydney Rabbitohs secured a home final with a 50-20 victory at Allianz Stadium, as Jai Arrow played his 100th game for the club following special NRL dispensation amid his Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis.
- Arrow officially retired from rugby league earlier this year following his Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis. The NRL granted him special permission to start the match, allowing him to reach his 100th club game before being substituted.
- Latrell Mitchell returned to the Rabbitohs' starting side to play a full game after a 30-minute cameo last week. The Roosters rested 10 players to avoid injury shocks before the finals series, having already secured a top-four finish.
- Friday's victory ensures the Rabbitohs will host Newcastle next week in an elimination final. The Roosters finished fourth and will play either the Panthers or Warriors in a qualifying final.
- Roosters chairman Nick Politis financially supported Arrow's wellness retreat in Spain earlier this year and hosted the retiring Rabbitoh in the opposing dressing room after the game, highlighting rugby league's community support.
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