The South Sydney Rabbitohs are facing the daunting prospect of being without key stars Latrell Mitchell and Cameron Murray for several months. The injuries to these two pivotal players undoubtedly cast a shadow over the team's season outlook, potentially impacting their performance and strategy.
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02-23, 2025Mitchell suffered a hamstring injury to his right leg, with scans revealing the severity of the injury, projecting an eight-week absence from the field. The star fullback was initially ruled out of this weekend's Charity Shield match against St George Illawarra Dragons, where Mitchell had been appointed captain. The club has currently stated that Mitchell needs to complete a rehabilitation program before returning to play, ensuring a full recovery.
Murray suffered a suspected torn Achilles during Wednesday's training session, a devastating blow to the team's leadership. On Thursday, the Rabbitohs indicated that their club captain would be seeing a surgeon and is "expected to be unavailable for several months." Murray's absence will significantly impact the team's defense and on-field leadership, requiring other players to step up.
Rabbitohs CEO Blake Solly stated that the double injury blow is a setback but also something that all clubs must confront. "One of the characteristics of professional sport is that people adapt to change very quickly," Solly said. "One of the characteristics of our club is that we certainly have a 'next man up' attitude." Solly emphasized the team's resilience and the importance of the replacement players, showing confidence in the squad's depth.
The Rabbitohs are set to begin their season against the Dolphins at Suncorp Stadium on Friday, March 7th. This season marks coach Wayne Bennett's second stint with South Sydney after coaching the team from 2019 to 2021. Bennett coached the Dolphins in their first two NRL seasons before announcing last year that he would be returning to the Rabbitohs. This opening match will be the first true test of the Rabbitohs' strength following the loss of their two key players, assessing their adaptability and strategic adjustments.
