Latrell Mitchell, the South Sydney Rabbitohs star, has been ruled out of Saturday's match against the Parramatta Eels. The player is experiencing a pinched nerve in his back, an injury sustained during his return game last Sunday. This latest setback adds to a string of fitness issues for Mitchell this NRL season.
Coach Wayne Bennett confirmed Mitchell's absence, stating plainly, "The bottom line is he’s not playing and he’s not fit to play." Mitchell did not participate in the team's final training session. While this rules him out of the upcoming Indigenous Round fixture, there is a possibility of his return next week.
This injury follows a recent period where Mitchell was sidelined for over a month due to a quadriceps injury. His return game last week, intended to mark his comeback, has now resulted in another enforced break from play.
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The Rabbitohs are currently languishing in 16th place on the ladder. Despite Mitchell's unavailability, the team will see the return of veteran playmaker Cody Walker, who has recovered from his own soft-tissue injury. Other prominent Souths players, including Campbell Graham, Cameron Murray, Keaon Koloamatangi, and Tevita Tatola, are also currently on the casualty list.
Mitchell has recently ended a self-imposed media ban. This news report appears to reference events that occurred on or around August 15, 2025, with one additional article dated March 21, 2026, referencing a back injury preventing him from playing against the Sharks.
