Latrell back with a bang for Bunnies as emotional Arrow makes appearance No.99
The South Sydney Rabbitohs secured a finals berth with a 42-22 win over the Gold Coast Titans, highlighted by the return of Latrell Mitchell and an emotional appearance by Jai Arrow. Arrow, who was recently diagnosed with motor neurone disease, served as captain for his 99th game.
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Share A A A Latrell Mitchell came up with a moment of magic on his long-awaited return from injury, but was also put on report as South Sydney secured a finals berth with a 42-22 win over Gold Coast.
Emotions were high when Jai Arrow led the Rabbitohs team out at Robina on Saturday.
Arrow, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) earlier this year, was named captain and in the No.23 jersey for his official 99th match for the club .
His team lifted after he was substituted off immediately, leading 28-0 before withstanding a Titans comeback.
Mitchell came on in the 50th minute for his first match since round 11, after recovering from back and calf injuries.
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