Walker's surprise claim ahead of timely Latrell comeback

Latrell Mitchell will run out for the Rabbitohs for the first time in a month – and it couldn’t have come at a better time for the competition’s last-placed team.

After a horror run with injuries and the sacking of head coach Jason Demetriou, the club’s most crucial player is back on deck for a must-win game against the Dragons.

Despite missing a litany of key men, including captain Cameron Murray, Souths are desperate to get off the bottom of the table and Mitchell’s presence will only boost their chances of recording their second win of the year.

The Bunnies have failed to win this year without the 26-year-old fullback, who returns from a three-game suspension, which is why stand-in skipper Cody Walker is certain his close mate will bring out the best in the playing group.

“He feeds a lot of people with confidence when he puts that jersey on when you look across from him in the sheds,” Walker said on Wednesday.

“He’s an elite player, he is world class – he just feeds everyone with confidence.

“He’s a massive in for us, he is a massive part of our squad and we just can’t wait to get him out there and play some footy. We’re looking forward to having him back.

“We’re gonna be up against it [against the Dragons] and we know that, but looking forward to getting out there and playing some footy.”