Ben Ross set to head back to the Shire to play forthe Cronulla Sharks
BEN Ross is set to add another emotional chapter to his amazing comeback story by returning to the Cronulla Sharks - the club where his career almost came to a sorry end.
Claiming that he "owed" something to the Sharks, Ross will return to the Shire club, following a stint at Souths, on a two-year deal to be announced this week.
It was in 2009 that Ross last played for Cronulla, his career brought to a frightening halt when he suffered a serious neck injury.
However, a lifeline from South Sydney this season saw Ross complete one of rugby league's great comebacks.
The 31-year-old played in every match this year and was a mainstay in the Rabbitohs' front row, averaging over 100m per game.
"I have enjoyed my time at the Bunnies, but I'm really looking forward to returning to the Sharks to be playing with some old mates, especially Gal (Paul Gallen)," Ross said.
"Because I got injured last time I was there, I feel like I owe the club and the supporters something more. It's a club going places and I know I can come back and offer something."
A major contributor in Souths' late charge to the finals this season, Ross said he would return next year with renewed purpose and belief in his own game.
"Having that full season under my belt is a big boost of confidence for me," he said.
"This is going to be my first full pre-season for some time.
"I'm really looking forward to it."
The former Maroons prop, who has signed an incentive-based contract with Cronulla, was targeted by the Sharks as they look to replenish their forwards stocks following the departure of starting props Luke Douglas and Kade Snowden.
Ross completes the Sharks' recruitment in the forwards, which also includes Wests Tigers duo Bryce Gibbs and Andrew Fifita, Newcastle's Isaac de Gois and St George Illawarra's Jon Green. Coach Shane Flanagan, meanwhile, remains determined to sign a marquee outside back.
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