Live: Touching scenes as supercoach helps Jai Arrow dress for 99th Souths game
The NRL has bent its rules to allow Jai Arrow to briefly take the field as South Sydney faces his previous club, the Gold Coast Titans. Follow live.
Jai Arrow, a former rugby league player, is set to make a special appearance as South Sydney Helens face his former club, the Gold Coast Titans. Arrow, who retired due to being diagnosed with motor neurone disease, will briefly take the field before subbing off for Cameron Murray. This momentous occasion marks Arrow's 99th game for South Sydney, a milestone that will be celebrated in front of the team's supporters.
Despite mixed messages about Arrow's retirement and a pre-game tribute, Arrow's former teammate and current Rabbitohs coach, Wayne Bennett, is determined to ensure the emotional moment goes as smoothly as possible. Arrow, who was reportedly the first on the bus and sat right up front next to the coach, is visibly emotional as he puts on his socks and jersey.
Bennett, who has coached nearly 1,000 games in the NRL, notes that he has never seen such dedication from a player and is eager to help Arrow reach his 100-game milestone. The match sees the Gold Coast Titans and the Roosters at the top of the NRLW table with 26-20 victories, while the Titans and the Roosters continue their rivalry in the top four showdowns.
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