'It's just sensational': Raiders' Ashes celebration could become NRL's 'most watched' moment

‘It’s just sensational’: Raiders’ Ashes celebration could become NRL’s ‘most watched’ moment

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Veteran rugby league reporter Phil Rothfield believes the Raiders' hilarious try celebration mocking Jonny Bairstow's controversial Ashes stumping could make NRL history.

The moment went viral on Twitter, with both controversial English TV host Piers Morgan and ESPNcricinfo sharing footage of the celebration.

After scoring in the opening 10 minutes of their clash against the Dragons, Raiders players congregated around the corner post.



Winger Jordan Rapana bowled the ball past Englishmen Elliott Whitehead who walked out of his crease, mimicking Bairstow's actions in the second Test at Lord's.

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