Centre James Roberts won't play for South Sydney again after being released from the final year of his contract by the NRL club on personal grounds

After weeks of speculation, the Rabbitohs have confirmed Roberts will head for the exit door to bring his second stint at Souths to an end.

The player known affectionately as Jimmy the Jet hasn't played since injuring his pectoral muscle in July.

He also spent part of the COVID shutdown in rehab as he sought treatment on his mental health, before coach Wayne Bennett eased him back into first grade.

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