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Jason Demetriou's classy and heartfelt text message to his players has been revealed after the embattled coach was sacked as Souths coach on Tuesday night.
The club's board convened on Tuesday evening, ultimately determining there was little option but to sever ties with the third-year coach after his last-placed Rabbitohs won only one of seven games to begin the year.
Bunnies players will begin life after Demetriou on Wednesday, with interim coach Ben Hornby to finalise preparations for Thursday's clash with Penrith.
Once Demetriou was given the bad news, he sent a heartfelt message to the playing group.
'Hey lads, just a quick note from me to let you know sadly I have been sacked,' Demetriou wrote.
Jason Demetriou (pictured at training on Tuesday) sent a classy message to his players after the embattled coach was sacked as Souths coach on Tuesday night
Demetriou said that it has made memories with the team that he will forever cherish
'Being your head coach has been an absolute privilege and being part of many of your professional journeys over the 5.5 years has been a blessing.
'Watching you make your debuts, hit milestones and become young fathers are memories I will forever cherish.
'As your head coach and assistant coach I'm grateful for the memories on and off the field. The run to the 2022 final series and prelim alongside the pre-season and transition to Heffron in 2023 was a great highlight.
'That feeling in the change rooms that led us to the top of the NRL ladder less
