South Sydney coach Michael Maguire may throw Kevin Locke an NRL lifeline after meeting with the former Kiwi international over the weekend.

Locke established himself as one of the game's best fullbacks during a five-year stint at the Warriors in which he earned representative selection for his native New Zealand on eight occasions. However, the 27-year-old has been unable to rediscover his best form after parting with the club to continue his career with English clubs Salford and Wakefield.

Another NRL chance?: Kevin Locke during his playing career with the Warriors. Credit:Getty Images

Locke played only five games for the Wildcats due to struggles with injury and a range of personal issues, including depression. He was poised to switch codes to join the Greater Sydney Rams in the National Rugby Championship, but opted out to give himself more time to rehabilitate a shoulder injury.

Maguire, looking to bolster his outside back stocks, met with Locke during his team's upset away win against the Warriors over the weekend. The pair discussed the progress Locke had made on and off the field in recent times and whether there could be an opportunity at the Rabbitohs next season. If one exists it will likely take the form of a train-and-trial contract, which would give Locke an opportunity to impress over the preseason.