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Debate has raged over Tyson Gamble's tackle on Jack Wighton that resulted in the Raiders star being banned for three games for biting in retaliation.

"That is extraordinary because you don't see that level of retort from a player to a judiciary chairman and certainly someone of Geoff Bellew's stature," Dave Riccio said.

Wighton took issue with Gamble's tackle being called an 'ordinary tackle' that happens a lot in rugby league in his hearing hitting back at the NRL prosecutor and he drew support from Paul Crawley on NRL 360.

"Fireworks at NRL HQ and Jack Wighton hitting back with, how many NRL games have you played?" Braith Anasta said on NRL 360.

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LeagueNews.co

Injury woes have hit three teams hard as they prepare for their must-win NRL semi-finals, while the Warriors have received a much-needed boost with the return of Dally M favourite Shaun Johnson.

The star halfback missed the Warriors' qualifying final loss to the Panthers due to a calf issue but has now been named to take on Newcastle in Auckland.

However, the Knights have been dealt a devastating blow with experienced playmaker Jackson Hastings ruled out after aggravating an ankle injury in their thrilling win over Canberra.

Melbourne Storm, on the other hand, have lost winger Xavier Coastes but have recalled Justin Olam and Reimis Smith for their clash with the Roosters.

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The Daily Telegraph

The Rabbitohs will be without key recruit Jack Wighton for the start of the 2024 season after the former rep star was banned for three matches at a fiery judiciary hearing for intentionally biting Newcastle's Tyson Gamble in Sunday's elimination final.

The Raiders five-eighth was referred directly to the judiciary for an incident in the 47th minute when Gamble reeled out of a tackle and made an official complaint to referee Ashley Klein that he'd been bitten.

Wighton pleaded not guilty...

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