'Being cared for by a lot of people': Wayne Bennett on Josh Schuster amid personal leave
Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett has respectfully avoided discussing Josh Schuster's health after it was revealed he's taking an indefinite break.
Schuster signed with the Rabbitohs in the off-season after negotiating a pay-out to leave Manly in 2024.
The Rabbitohs and Schuster's management confirmed to News Corp that the 24-year-old was taking a break to deal with personal issues.
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After South Sydney's loss to Melbourne, Bennett was asked about the situation.
Wayne Bennett and Josh Schuster. NRL/Getty
"I don't want to talk about Josh. That's personal," he said.
"The world doesn't need to know about Josh Schuster, OK?
"Just understand he's safe and being cared for by a lot of people."
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Schuster has played five matches for the Rabbitohs in NSW Cup this season.
His last match was round 11 against Western Suburbs Magpies on May 18.
Schuster debuted for the Rabbitohs in round six against the North Sydney Bears.
Prior to the match he described it as a "very emotional" occasion.
