In arguably the most surprising piece of player movement ahead of 2027, one released Huddersfield Giants man has landed a shock return to the NRL.

Taane Milne has spent the past two seasons in West Yorkshire and represented the side on 47 occasions. However, he will now return to the South Sydney Rabbitohs ahead of the new campaign.

The current Fiji World Cup international has penned a one-year deal with Wayne Bennett’s side, as he looks to provide squad depth and competition for places amid the increase in bench spots from four to six.

Milne has 88 NRL games to his name already, and is somewhat of a cult hero down under due to his ability to produce a moment of madness at any given time.

The 31-year-old made his NRL debut with the St George Illawarra Dragons in 2016, before he dropped down to the NSW Cup for 2018. He spent two seasons in the NZ Warriors setup in 2019 and 2020, before landing at the Bunnies, where he spent four years.

The 20-time Fijian international can cover the centre, back row and wing spots, something he has needed to do at the Giants during his spell due to the recurring injuries the club have suffered.

Milne could be one of three released Huddersfield men to land an NRL return, with Tui Lolohea someone who could make a comeback according to media personalities down under. Adam Clune has also been linked with a return to Newcastle Knights, per LoveRugbyLeague.

HE’S BACK 😤🐐

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— South Sydney Rabbitohs 🐰 (@SSFCRABBITOHS) November 12, 2026

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