Farah fighting for future at Souths
OFF-CONTRACT hooker Robbie Farah faces an uncertain future at South Sydney with the club undecided if they’ll retain the veteran No.9 beyond this season.
Farah has again been overlooked for a starting berth as the Rabbitohs go with Damien Cook and Adam Doueihi at No.9 and halfback respectively.
The former NSW Origin star has been named on an extended bench for Saturday’s clash against the Panthers in Penrith, but he is unlikely to make the final 17-man team.
The decision, after Farrah started on the bench in the Rabbitohs 32-20 openinground loss to the Warriors, has cast doubt over his long-term prospects at Redfern.
It’s understood Souths coaching staff have told the former premiership-winning West Tiger he will play a role in the NRL side this season.
Farah’s manager Sam Ayoub also declared the English Super League or retirement aren’t on the veteran hooker’s radar.
“Of course Robbie is frustrated and he wants to play first grade but he is being a professional,” Ayoub said.
“If that means he has to sit back and get his opportunity, he will do that.
“He is one of the best trainers in the club and his time will come.”
While Farrah is facing an uncertain future, Souths have moved to extend Doueihi’s contract.
The Lebanon World Cup and Australian rugby schoolboy star will make his topgrade debut against Penrith after regular halfback Adam Reynolds was ruled out with a knee injury.
The Rabbitohs believe Doueihi has a bright future and they want to fend off rival clubs circling for his signature.
The likes of Canterbury, the Roosters and the Wests Tigers all expressed interest in the 19year-old before he signed with Souths.