Forgotten Rabbitoh Josh Schuster will finally make his South Sydney debut in the NSW Cup this weekend after overcoming both a calf injury and mental demons.
And the former Manly utility is primed to take the NRL by storm once he regains his confidence and match fitness, according to his manager.
“Josh is ready to go and when he gets a few games under his belt there will be no stopping him,” his agent Mario Tartak told Wide World of Sports.
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“He has trimmed down, lost some weight and is primed to play footy again.
“It’s been a tough time for him since he left Manly, but Souths and Wayne Bennett have been great to him. Wayne has had a real influence on Josh and I think we will all see just how much in coming weeks.”
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Rabbitohs recruit Josh Schuster. Getty
The 23-year-old Schuster has always had the talent but struggled at Manly through a combination of injuries, inconsistent form and mental struggles.
His last NRL game for the Sea Eagles was way back in August 2023 and the club finally cut ties with him last April.
Schuster’s career was in limbo for some time before Souths decided to give him a chance on a one-year deal.
If he does make a successful return this weekend, it will be a massive boost for the Bunnies, who are in the midst of an injury crisis.
