Jason Clark
Australian Rugby League Player
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Played professional rugby league primarily as a forward. Represented the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the National Rugby League (NRL) and contributed to the team's performance during several seasons. Achieved notable success in the 2014 NRL Grand Final, helping the Rabbitohs secure their first premiership in 43 years.
Played for South Sydney Rabbitohs
Won the 2014 NRL Grand Final
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