South Sydney will play with John Sattler in their hearts and his jersey on their backs when they take the field for the first time since the Rabbitohs great's death.

A four-time premiership-winning captain at Souths, Sattler died aged 80 on Monday after being diagnosed with dementia in 2020.

Sattler's death prompted tributes from around the country as rugby league figures shared memories of the forward's trademark toughness.

Sattler is perhaps best remembered for guiding the Rabbitohs to victory in the 1970 grand final while battling a broken jaw, suffered in the opening minutes of the game.

Fittingly, South Sydney face the side they defeated in that decider, Manly, for their tribute match at Accor Stadium this Saturday.

Souths will wear a special jersey for the match, which features the "torn Rabbit" logo that 'Gentleman John' Sattler made famous in the 1970 clash.

The stadium will observe a minute's silence prior to kick-off, with the Rabbitohs telling AAP further tributes would be confirmed later in the week.

Sattler's legacy has been the subject of reflection and discussion at the Bunnies' Redfern training base this week.

"We're going out there to represent him," centre Isaiah Tass said.

"We've got a jersey that's going to represent him as well, the half-rabbit."

Forward Jed Cartwright said the chance to honour Sattler's legacy would give the Rabbitohs extra motivation when they met the Sea Eagles.

"(We) want to go out and do the best for him this weekend," he said.

"If everyone can sort of harness it in the right way, it's going to be a really positive thing for us to go and use it as fuel to get up for a really big game.

"He was massive for this club.

"He deserves us to go out there and give our best this weekend."