David Fifita has conceded he came close to walking away from the NRL during a harrowing period of his career, but is now preparing to make his Australian debut at the Rugby League World Cup. The South Sydney Rabbitohs forward credits his resurgence to a reunion with coach Wayne Bennett and a strong support system that helped him through a deeply personal low point.
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The NRL will allow players to challenge the market value ascribed to them by head office, a move that could revive the PNG Chiefs' pursuit of NSW and Canberra back-rower Hudson Young after the expansion club withdrew its offer last month.