‘It was quite humbling’: The moment Roosters-Rabbitohs rivalry was put aside
Retiring rugby player Jai Arrow received support from rival club chairman Nick Politis following his motor neurone disease diagnosis. The gesture transcended the traditional rivalry between the Roosters and Rabbitohs, drawing praise from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
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Share A A A After sharing a few moments with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday night, Jai Arrow spent time with a very different rugby league powerbroker.
In a departure from the usual state of affairs between the foundation clubs, retiring Rabbitoh Arrow made his way into the opposing sheds. There he mingled with the Roosters players and staff, including Roosters chairman Nick Politis, who became one of Arrow’s main benefactors after learning of his motor neurone disease (MND) diagnosis earlier this year.
“We were stranded in LAX a few years ago together, that’s how we first met,” Politis said.
“That was the first and last time, until last night.
“I read what happened, and I wanted to help him.
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