Another South Sydney player, Melbourne recruit Cody Walker, has been charged with domestic assault on the the eve of White Ribbon Day celebrations.

Walker has been stood down by the Rabbitohs indefinitely following two charges over an alleged incident last month. The 24 year old, who was recruited as halves cover for Adam Reynolds and Luke Keary, has been charged with 'stalk or intimidate intending to cause fear of physical or mental harm' and 'common assault.'

"Cody will be defending all charges," said Walker's manager, Kim Ingebrigsten.

It's the second time a Souths player has been in the headlines over domestic violence allegations in recent weeks. The NRL has suspended centre Kirisome Auva'a indefinitely after pleading guilty to recklessly injuring his ex-girlfriend in January. Auva'a won't be allowed to return until he has demonstrated behavioural change and undergone a series of counselling and education courses, but the ban will last a minimum of nine months.

Walker informed the Rabbitohs of the incident at the time and and the NRL's integrity unit was informed. The five-eighth was not permitted to join his teammates at a high-altitude camp in the United States.

"The Rabbitohs are reviewing all of the information in conjunction with the NRL Integrity Unit and any further decisions in regards to this situation will be made following the completion of those investigations," the Rabbitohs said in a statement.

"Walker is newly signed to the Rabbitohs and the incident is alleged to have occurred before his contract began with the club."

The incident will be an early test for the NRL's new chief operating officer, Suzanne Young, who was revealed as the successor to Warriors boss Jim Doyle this week. The timing couldn't be any worse given White Ribbon Day will be celebrated on November 25th. Only two days ago, the Bulldogs became the first club to partner with White Ribbon in a landmark partnership between the organisations.

"The NRL said it has been working with Souths and supported the club's decision to stand down player Cody Walker," the governing  body said in a statement.

"The Integrity Unit will continue to work with Souths to review all the information, including the criminal allegations and the player's previous conduct, to reach the Game's final response to the matter.

"The NRL has made it clear that there is no place for domestic violence in our game, and will respond accordingly."