LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
South Sydney Rabbitohs forward Jai Arrow believes the addition of David Fifita could be crucial as the club aims to recover from a challenging, injury-plagued 2025 season.
Last season, the Rabbitohs narrowly avoided the wooden spoon after facing one of the highest injury tolls in the NRL. However, Arrow is optimistic that a healthier team, bolstered by Fifita's arrival, can help Wayne Bennett's side return to finals contention.
Fifita joins South Sydney following a disappointing period with the Gold Coast Titans. Arrow describes the Queensland Origin forward as the X-factor the Rabbitohs have been lacking.
"At his best, Fifita is one of the most damaging players in the game," Arrow stated on SEN 1170 Drive.
"He looks really well… fit, strong, and you've obviously seen the size of him.
"He's one large human being."
Arrow emphasized that Fifita's mix of power, speed, and skill makes him a true game-changer, particularly on the edges of the field.
"He's still so young and he's got so much footy ahead of him," Arrow noted.
"The bloke scores hat-tricks for fun sometimes, so he's just that game-breaker and that X-factor that we need, and he's a forward, so that's a bonus."