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South Sydney Rabbitohs player Jai Arrow has announced his retirement from rugby league after being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND).
The 30-year-old confirmed in a press conference on Wednesday that he had retired from the sport on medical grounds after "months of testing and treatment".
In a statement shared by South Sydney Rabbitohs, Arrow said: "Thank you for the support I've received over what has been an incredibly difficult and uncertain period in my life.
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"After extensive medical testing and consultations regarding ongoing symptoms, I have recently received a diagnosis relating to a nerve and neurological condition. Further tests, specialist reviews and medical processes are still ongoing, and my doctors are continuing to assess my condition.
NRL player Arrow retires after being diagnosed with MND
Originally reported by Sky Sports
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