Greg Inglis is best known for his exploits on the field with South Sydney and Queensland – but the NRL legend has now been tasked with helping one of the brightest young stars at the Wests Tigers.
In a surprising development, Inglis was spotted at the club's training facility in Concord on Tuesday, donning their full training kit.
The premiership-winning fullback has been brought into the fold with the Tigers in an unofficial capacity to work with Jahream Bula, guiding the rookie sensation on and off the field, according to a report from The Sydney Morning Herald.
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The 22-year-old burst onto the scene last year, scoring five tries in 18 games for the side – a rare shining light in a second-straight wooden spoon campaign.
Bula has since signed a long-term extension to remain with the Tigers until the end of 2027, with reports estimating his multi-year agreement is worth $2.7 million.
The fleet-footed Fijian has a relationship with Inglis from their time playing together in the Koori Knockout, and the State of Origin icon will now help him navigate the deep waters of NRL stardom.
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After hanging up the boots in 2019, Inglis had spent time working in various roles at South Sydney, but has not had any official involvement with the organisation since 2020.
Inglis played 267 NRL games during a glittering career, helping the Bunnies snap a lengthy premiership drought a decade ago and etching his name into the club folklore.
Also spotted at training this week was tennis player Jordan Thompson, who gave a public plea to the club during the recent Australian Open of his desire to work with the Tigers.
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