Fifita’s funeral absence ends; Mitchell’s calf tear sidelines Rabbitohs for four weeks
Wayne Bennett confirms David Fifita’s return after missing captain’s run for personal reasons, while Latrell Mitchell’s calf tear forces a four-week absence as Souths chase top-four.
South Sydney Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett confirmed that forward David Fifita missed the captain’s run because he attended a funeral, but Fifita will return for the upcoming NRL match. Fifita’s absence was framed as a personal commitment, not an injury or disciplinary issue, and Bennett emphasized the forward’s role in the side’s attacking options. The Rabbitohs are banking on Fifita’s return to bolster their push for a top-four finish in the Premiership, where every point counts as the finals race tightens.
