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The Canberra Raiders could well be without winger Jordan Rapana for the start of the NRL season, after the fiery 32-year old was reported twice and sent to the sin-bin in a wild opening half of the All Stars game.
Representing the Maori side, Rapana was first placed on report after a crude late hit on Indigenous star David Fifita, moments after he’d set Jesse Ramien up for the first try of the night.
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David Fifita absolutely picking the Maori defence to pieces! ????????
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— NRL on Nine (@NRLonNine) February 12, 2022
While that hit sparked only a minor flare-up, things would explode during the second quarter, after another Rapana shoulder charge on Ramien saw sparks fly in earnest.
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A wild shoulder charge has set things OFF! A hit, an all-in, sin bins, players on report! ????
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— NRL on Nine (@NRLonNine) February 12, 2022
Having played a central role in the fracas, Fifita’s cousin Andrew would be sent to the sin-bin.
The Sharks veteran had some choice words for Rapana as he marched off, mouthing ‘I’ll get you’ at the Raider… who embraced his villain status for the night by cheekily waving Fifita off.
However, the act would quickly backfire, Rapana also yellow-carded for the shot that started it all.
Reaction from fans was swift and brutal on Rapana, who was described as ‘the dumbest man on earth’ after the twin incidents.
Andrew Fifita in the sin bin, Jordan Rapana mouthing off after dirty play. Rugby league season is officially open for business #NRLAllStars
— paul suttor (@paulsuttor) February 12, 2022
Rapana might be the dumbest man on earth. Imagine laughing and waving the other guy off like he himself wasn’t about to be sent and put on report for a second time in one game. Absolute clownery ????
— tessa (@tessamoroney) February 12, 2022
I’m available to play wing for the first games after Rapana is suspended for the people’s team, the mighty Canberra Raiders. #nrl
— Jon Tuxworth (@Tuxy81) February 12, 2022
Why is Rapana in everyone's face out there being a c*nt? #NRLAllStars
— Cameron Sánchez (@CamMagicMan) February 12, 2022
If Rapana gets suspended for enough weeks the judiciary will overload and reset, which means he won’t be suspended at all.
— Nick Campton (@campo37) February 12, 2022
Rapana is still a dog, I see. #NRLAllStars
— Ashlee (@_itsashleeee_) February 12, 2022
So, who plays in Jordan Rapana's sport for the first few weeks? On report twice already. #NRLAllStars
— Scott Pryde (@sk_pryde) February 12, 2022
Rapana for the first month of the season ???? #NRLAllStars pic.twitter.com/76I9aEdVr1
— matt barbosa (@captainbarbs1) February 12, 2022
I'd say Rapana has a room temp IQ but that would be a chilli room…#NRLAllStars
— matt barbosa (@captainbarbs1) February 12, 2022
Rapana is not a fullbacks arsehole. He’s definitely an arsehole, just not a fullbacks..
— . (@notelvey05) February 12, 2022
While Rapana would return to the field, his night would somehow get even more embarrassing, scoring an early falcon of the year contender to delight the commentators and karma-lovers worldwide.
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— NRL on Nine (@NRLonNine) February 12, 2022
Speaking at half time, Andrew Fifita wasn’t backing down either, telling Nine: “No regrets. I don’t care what anyone says.
“He should have been sent, to be honest. He’s sent one of our players already off the field, and he went to do it a second time.
“It is what it is, I just saw Joshie [captain Josh Addo-Carr] going in [during the melee] and I had to follow suit. I’m not gonna leave a brother behind.”
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???? "Not going to leave my brother behind."A passionate Andrew Fifita has NOT backed down after a fiery opening half.
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— NRL on Nine (@NRLonNine) February 12, 2022
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