Brisbane centre James Roberts is waiting in the wings for another chance to cement himself in the Broncos' side, although a reunion with former coach Wayne Bennett at the Rabbitohs isn't out of the question.
According to the Sydney Morning Herald, one of Roberts' most trusted family members recently met with Bennett over Roberts' future, with the pair linking up for 73 games together at Brisbane between 2016-2018.
Roberts began his career with South Sydney, playing 10 games for the club before he was sacked due to off-field indiscretions.
The move could eventuate, although the Rabbitohs will be waiting until next week when the NRL determine just how much of recently retired Greg Inglis' remaining $1.5 million salary is absorbed into the Bunnies' cap.
South Sydney have been looking at options to fill the vacant centre position, and the relationship between Bennett and Roberts could see the 26-year-old at the head of the list.