BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Motor neurone disease has not stopped Jai Arrow's attempt to bring up a career milestone in Australia's National Rugby League.
Earlier this week, the NRL allowed an exception to its rules to allow the veteran forward a chance to be on the field for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in his 99th and 100th rugby league games for the club, if only for the first few seconds of the game.
Arrow was subsequently named co-captain and led South Sydney onto the field through a guard of honor for Saturday's game against the Gold Coast ****** ans Saturday, in an emotional scene that brought tears to players and fans alike.
The 31-year-old was visibly moved, frequently looking to the sky as he embraced several teammates while "You'll Never Walk Alone" played around the stadium.
As the referee signaled the start of the match, a brief pause allowed Arrow to be substituted without taking part in any play.
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Earlier this week, the NRL allowed an exception to its rules to allow the veteran forward a chance to be on the field for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in his 99th and 100th rugby league games for the club, if only for the first few seconds of the game.
Arrow was subsequently named co-captain and led South Sydney onto the field through a guard of honor for Saturday's game against the Gold Coast ****** ans Saturday, in an emotional scene that brought tears to players and fans alike.
The 31-year-old was visibly moved, frequently looking to the sky as he embraced several teammates while "You'll Never Walk Alone" played around the stadium.
As the referee signaled the start of the match, a brief pause allowed Arrow to be substituted without taking part in any play.
#field #australia
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