'Get his career back on track'
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Wayne Bennett has decided to take a punt on potential, with Josh Schuster confirmed to be joining the Rabbitohs until the end of 2025.
Schuster, who left Manly this year but mutual consent, has had a troubled start to his career but will now look to revive his time in the NRL under new coach Bennett.
"We think a comeback to the NRL with our club will be just what Josh needs to get his career back on track," Rabbitohs head of football Mark Ellison said in a statement.
Schuster left Manly in April after playing 50 games for the club.
The 23-year-old spent time at five-eighth and in the second row but failed to nail down a spot and eventually left, despite being contracted until the end of 2027 on a deal worth around $800,000-a-season.
Manly and Schuster's management agreed on a payout before he departed.
After his release, Schuster opened up on his mental health battles, revealing "I wasn't really there mentally".
In August it emerged that South Sydney were considering a play for Schuster with that move now confirmed.