South Sydney is allowed to include Jai Arrow for the final two matches of the NRL regular season after the NRL approves a special change to the competition’s interchange rules. The decision means Arrow can take the field to reach the next club milestone for appearances.
Across outlets, the core detail is the same: the Rabbitohs petition the NRL, and the league grants permission for Arrow to “play” in both remaining rounds. ABC Australia and others describe this as enabling him to take part in his 99th and 100th games for the club, while multiple Australian outlets describe the approval as permission for him to return and play the final two regular-season matches. Stuff.co.nz similarly frames it as a rule change designed specifically to allow Arrow to achieve the appearance milestone.
The reporting differs mainly in emphasis and wording—some focus on the “final two matches” aspect, while others highlight the “100 games” landmark and how the change functions through league interchange regulations.
