Rabbitohs win special dispensation for Jai Arrow return as he eyes a career milestone in the NRL.
The NRL has granted South Sydney Rabbitohs a one-off dispensation to name Jai Arrow as an extra player for the final two regular-season games, allowing him to take the field for a brief return after his May MND diagnosis and retirement. Arrow will be dressed in playing kit, lead the team onto the field, and sit on the interchange bench without participating in play. The move raises questions about the sport’s humanity and the balance between competition and compassion.