NRL star and South Sydney Rabbitohs captain Greg Inglis has pleaded guilty to drink-driving in NSW.

His lawyer, James Jordan, entered the plea on Inglis' behalf at Lithgow Local Court on Thursday and asked for the matter to be adjourned to Sydney's Downing Centre Local Court for sentence on January 14.

Greg Inglis speaks at a press conference after being charged for drink driving in October. Credit:Wolter Peeters

"He does consider himself to be a role model and he hopes that in accepting full responsibility, he will be able to continue as a role model," Mr Jordan told reporters outside court, adding that the player did not show up due to shoulder surgery.

The lawyer said Inglis, who has already publicly addressed his personal disappointment over the offence, remains "extremely remorseful".