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Outgoing Canberra Raiders star Jack Wighton has been sent straight to the NRL judiciary for allegedly biting Newcastle five-eighth Tyson Gamble.
It means Wighton could miss the start of next season for his new club South Sydney, having played his last game for the Raiders' in their heart-breaking elimination final loss to the Knights in Newcastle on Sunday.
Gamble made the allegations against Wighton after he'd tackled the Canberra centre in the 47th minute of the match.
In a recent Rugby League match between the Raiders and the Knights, Jack Wighton of the Raiders has found himself in hot water.
Wighton has been referred directly to the NRL Judiciary for a Dangerous Contact charge on Knights five-eighth Tyson Gamble.
The incident in question occurred in the 46th minute of the match.
The Raiders' official website, raiders.com.au, has reported on this incident, bringing it to the attention of fans and supporters.
Dο»Ώeparting Raiders gun Jack Wighton has been referred directly to the judiciary to face a biting allegation after Knights five-eighth Tyson Gamble complained to referee Ash Klein during Sunday's epic elimination final.
Canberra was dumped from the finals in sensational fashion after Kalyn Ponga kicked a penalty goal deep into extra time to condemn the Raiders.
That signalled the end of Wighton's time at the Green Machine, with the star utility now facing a stint on the sidelines when he first links up with the Rabbitohs in 2024.