Taniela Tupou copped a brutal flying headbutt from team mate James Slipper during the Reds match against the Brumbies on the weekend and although both players appeared groggy as a result, Tupou somehow avoided being sent for a head injury assessment. Slipper himself was only sent for an HIA some ten minutes later. Replays show a physically wobbly Tupou being steadied by another team mate while feigning a shoulder injury before continuing with the game.
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Courtney20 1 hour ago
That’s a good point, I don’t understand the rationale myself of a contract ending mid cycle
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Thought the number 8 was better than a 6.
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