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Change to COVID rule not so easy for NRL

South Sydney No.9 Damien Cook could face the Roosters on Friday if COVID-19 isolation rules change. (Darren Pateman/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Possible cuts to government-mandated COVID-19 isolation periods won't stop NRL players from needing to satisfy three criteria in order to return to play.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has flagged that COVID-19 guidelines will be discussed with state leaders when national cabinet meets on Wednesday, leading to speculation the standard isolation period could be reduced from seven days to five.

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