South Sydney Rabbitohs snap up Josh Mansour

Drew Darbyshire

South Sydney Rabbitohs have signed winger Josh Mansour from Penrith Panthers on a two-year contract.

The 30-year-old scored 74 tries in 158 NRL games for the Panthers between 2012-20. He has earned seven caps for Australia, three for Lebanon and has played three games for New South Wales in State of Origin.

Rabbitohs head of football Mark Ellison said: “Josh is a highly experienced NRL and representative player that will bring many attributes to our team, the club and our community.

“He is a high work rate winger who is one of the competition’s leading players in terms of kick return metres, as well as a renowned finisher.

“More importantly he is a quality team and club man that inspires his team-mates and brings energy to any team of which he is a part.

“He knows what our club is about and respects the tradition and history of South Sydney, as well as the community that the club represents.”