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Rugby league and South Sydney great John Sattler dies, aged 80

John Sattler captained South Sydney to victory in the 1970 grand final after suffering a broken jaw. (Getty Images: Renee McKay)

The rugby league community is paying tribute to South Sydney's four-time premiership captain John Sattler, who has died. He was aged 80.

Sattler is regarded as one of the greats of the game, having famously led the Rabbitohs to victory in the 1970 grand final against Manly after suffering a broken jaw during the opening stages of the match.

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