LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
In a true display of Aussie grit and determination, South Sydney co-owner Russell Crowe has delivered a no-nonsense text message as the Rabbitohs find themselves in a spot of bother.
The Hollywood star has thrown his weight behind the NRL club, which is currently facing a crisis.
The pressure cooker situation has led to Crowe sending a blunt message to South Sydney officials, as coach Jason Demetriou is feeling the heat.
Demetriou's men were simply outplayed on Friday night, as the Sydney Roosters put on a clinic and handed the struggling club a harsh 48-6 defeat.
This defeat marks one of the Roosters' biggest wins over South Sydney in their long-standing 116-year-old rivalry.
The Rabbitohs now find themselves languishing at the bottom of the ladder for the first time in 14 years, leaving them with an uphill battle to make it to the finals in 2024.
With 12 losses in their last 16 games and a five-game losing streak dating back to last season, the third-year coach is under immense pressure.
It's time for the Rabbitohs to dig deep, rally together, and find that fighting spirit to turn their fortunes around on the field.
No doubt, Crowe's text serves as a wake-up call for the boys in red and green to rise up and show what they're made of.