Live: Ponga backs up for Knights after Origin I send-off
Kalyn Ponga is set to play for the Newcastle Knights shortly after his send-off during State of Origin Game I. Despite being charged with a Grade 2 shoulder charge, he is eligible to participate in club football due to a judicial process established in 2022. The NRL's Match Review Committee imposed a fine instead of a suspension, allowing him to continue playing.
- ▪Kalyn Ponga is backing up for the Newcastle Knights after being sent off during State of Origin.
- ▪He was charged with a Grade 2 shoulder charge but can play due to a judicial process from 2022.
- ▪Ponga received a fine of 23 percent of his match fee instead of a suspension for the incident.
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