South Sydney coach urged to walk out as Mal Meninga set to replace him

South Sydney coach Jason Demetriou is facing a tumultuous time as reports swirl that Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga is set to replace him for the remainder of the 2024 season. The news has sent shockwaves through the NRL community, with many questioning the treatment of Demetriou by the Rabbitohs.

It was reported earlier in the week that Demetriou was given 80 minutes to save his job when his side takes on the Sharks on Saturday night. In response, he made some bold team changes, dropping Damien Cook for Peter Mamouzelos and naming debutant Jye Gray at fullback.

The unexpected news of South Sydney’s interest in Meninga was revealed by Fox League’s James Hooper, sparking discussions on NRL360. Co-host Paul Kent expressed his concern for Demetriou, questioning whether he had been informed about the potential coaching change.

With the Rabbitohs struggling to find form, sitting with just five wins from their last 20 games, the pressure on Demetriou has been mounting. Despite his efforts to turn things around, Kent believes the club has thrown him under the bus and urged him to walk away with dignity.

Kent suggested that Demetriou should confront the club and demand a payout, rather than coaching the team for one last game. The situation has left many wondering about the future of the Rabbitohs and the treatment of their current coach.

As the drama unfolds, all eyes will be on South Sydney and Jason Demetriou as they navigate through this challenging period. The NRL community waits with bated breath to see how this situation will ultimately play out.