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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.
Departing 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.
Jack Wighton's South Sydney career could start with a lengthy stint on the sideline after he was directly referred to the judiciary for allegedly biting Newcastle's Tyson Gamble.
Wighton's last game in a 12-year career with Canberra was marred by biting allegations after the Knights' stunning extra-time win on Sunday, which ended the Raiders' season and Wighton's 241-game spell with his junior club.
The 30-year-old will arrive at the Rabbitohs as their star signing, but Tuesday night's judiciary hearing will dictate when the ex-Blues and Kangaroos utility first pulls on the cardinal and myrtle.
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