South Sydney Rugby Faces Record Injury Toll, Risks Wooden Spoon

The South Sydney Rabbitohs are enduring one of the worst injury crises in recent memory during their 2025 season, with key players like Latrell Mitchell, Cody Walker, and Campbell Graham missing significant time, while captain Cam Murray has yet to play due to a pre-season achilles rupture. Veteran Jai Arrow, one of only two players to participate in every game, described the situation as “laughable,” highlighting the staggering number of injuries impacting the squad. Star prop Keaon Koloamatangi, the team’s best performer this season, will miss the remainder of the year due to a syndesmosis ankle injury requiring surgery, further depleting an already overcrowded casualty list that includes Brandon Smith and Peter Mamouzelos. The Rabbitohs are currently near the bottom of the ladder after seven consecutive losses, facing the prospect of their first wooden spoon since 2006. The injury toll has severely hampered the team’s competitiveness, with coach Wayne Bennett confronting the possibility of his worst finish in 38 years of coaching. Despite the adversity, Arrow emphasized the importance of perseverance and team unity as they continue to battle through the season.