Benji Marshall is set to link with master coach Wayne Bennett at the Rabbitohs in a bid to extend his career into a remarkable 19th season.
Benji Marshall is set to link with master coach Wayne Bennett at the Rabbitohs in a bid to extend his career into a remarkable 19th season.
The Daily Telegraph reported Marshall is set to sign a one-year-deal to reunite with Bennett once the contract receives salary cap approval.
Marshall is expected to start training with his new teammates at Redfern as early as this Friday.
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The 35-year-old was let go by the Tigers after last season, but always maintained he wanted to play on in 2021.
A deal to link with former teammate and Cowboys coach Todd Payten fell through before Marshall turned down signing the biggest contract in Super League history.
He was also linked to the Bulldogs and the Sharks as a short term option to cover for Matt Burton, who arrives at Belmore in 2022 and Shaun Johnson, who is out with an Achilles injury.
Marshall has scored 93 tries and 1,220 points in 324 games for the Tigers, Dragons and Broncos since his debut way back in 2003.
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