LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
South Sydney has received positive news as Latrell Mitchell is set to return just three days after the State of Origin match, along with front-rower Keaon Koloamatangi, who will play despite concerns about a significant facial injury.
According to au.news.yahoo.com, these two players are crucial for a team that is striving to remain competitive for a top-eight finish.
However, the Rabbitohs will still be without injured players Cody Walker and Campbell Graham for another week.
Coach Wayne Bennett also confirmed that Lewis Dodd will not start as five-eighth against the Storm.
Mitchell's return is particularly significant as he is set to captain the team.
Bennett stated, "He'll be playing, he'll be captain of the team and he's all good.
It's really important for us with other players missing.
He's happy and he wants to play, so that's good." This news comes amidst a troubling injury season for the Rabbitohs, as Bennett shared that Cam Murray, the skipper, is beginning to run again while aiming for a later return following an Achilles injury.