Former South Sydney Rabbitohs and Queensland State of Origin player Jai Arrow has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease after retiring from rugby league
South Sydney Rabbitohs star Jai Arrow has announced his retirement from rugby league after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease. The 30-year-old forward, who made 178 appearances in the NRL and played 12 times for Queensland in State of Origin, was named the Rabbitohs’ player of the year last year.
Speaking on rabbitohs.com.au, Arrow said: “Thank you for the support I’ve received over what has been an incredibly difficult and uncertain period in my life.
“After extensive medical testing and consultations regarding ongoing symptoms, I have recently received a diagnosis relating to a nerve and neurological condition.
“I know the road ahead won’t be easy but anyone who knows me knows I’m competitive, stubborn and ready to fight this with everything I’ve got.”
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