Latrell Mitchell will probably be compelled to serve his one-match ban at first of subsequent season, after the NRL formally rejected South Sydney’s claims he’s match to play in spherical 27.
The NRL confirmed on Friday morning the Rabbitohs’ last-round match in opposition to the Sydney Roosters couldn’t depend in direction of Mitchell’s ban as he was not thought of match.
Mitchell has not performed since injuring his foot in opposition to Penrith on July 4. The Rabbitohs mentioned final month he wouldn’t play once more this season.
“The NRL has knowledgeable South Sydney Rabbitohs that Latrell Mitchell won’t serve his suspension in spherical 27,” an NRL spokesperson mentioned.
“Based mostly on data supplied, the NRL is just not happy that the participant is match and out there to play in spherical 27.
“The NRL sought clarification and additional data from the membership regarding the participant’s health and availability to take part within the match, together with a health evaluation.
“Regardless of a number of requests, this was not supplied within the time required to make a correct and knowledgeable evaluation of the participant’s health to take part within the match this night.
“The participant will serve the one-match suspension when he’s match and out there to play within the 2025 NRL season.”
After he was hit with a one-game ban for a photograph that confirmed him with white powder, Souths pushed for Mitchell to be thought of match.
The Rabbitohs had sought authorized recommendation on Thursday concerning the matter, after the NRL thought of three separate physician’s stories not sufficient to sway the NRL.
The choice means the fullback will probably be compelled to take a seat out the primary sport of South Sydney’s 2025 season beneath returning coach Wayne Bennett, assuming he’s match.