LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
In a devastating turn of events for the Rabbitohs, captain Cameron Murray and young fullback Jye Gray have been dealt major blows, adding to their already tumultuous season.
Murray is set to be sidelined for six to eight weeks due to a hip flexor injury, while Gray faces a similar spell on the sideline.
The South Sydney team, under new coach Ben Hornby following the sacking of Jason Demetriou, now face an uphill battle as they aim to regroup and overcome these setbacks.
Murray, who was a standout player for New South Wales in last year's series, was on track for another strong State of Origin campaign before his untimely injury.
With Murray now ruled out of the early Origin fixtures, his absence opens up an opportunity for other players to step up, with Haumole Olakau'atu from Manly a strong contender for a debut at the prestigious Accor Stadium.
The Rabbitohs will have to dig deep and show resilience as they navigate through this challenging period and aim to turn their season around.