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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Sport
Mike Hytner

Emotional scenes as Jai Arrow appears for Souths three months after MND diagnosis

Jai Arrow walks out with a teammate for his 99th game as a South Sydney player.
Jai Arrow walks out for his 99th game as a South Sydney player. Photograph: Dave Hunt/AAP

Jai Arrow made a brief but heartwarming return on Saturday as the forward brought up his 99th game for South Sydney Rabbitohs in an emotionally charged appearance that paves the way for him to reach his 100-game milestone next week.

Arrow was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in May and immediately announced his retirement from rugby league, leaving him on 98 appearances for the club.

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