How has this debate got this far ?
A picture was posted on Casforum, Not sure if its made it onto here, Showing the initial point of impact was Chase's upper arm. He went for a MASSIVE shot to raise his team, He mistimed it, And Ropati tried to avoid it and was on his way down, Hence the connection, His arm came up naturally as he went to knock Ropati off his feet. FWIW! If Tangi had ran straight at Chase, He would have been knocked back, And thats all. No damage.
In the NRL. There are hit ups like this every week, Not saying they have this damage, This was wreckless, And mistimed. But was not an attempt to actually break the guys jaw, Anyone who thinks that is an Utter Moron. He is a professional player, And i am sure he wishes Tangi well in his recovery.
The guy has been charged, And will face a 2 or 3 match ban. Thats fair, For a mistimed shot.
Is every high shot going to be met with such comments these days ? Any attack on the head, Shall we get the police in ? Get a grip.
The Disciplinary panel will make thier decision, It will be a 3 Match ban, And a £500 fine most likely. And a caution for future technique, Rangi will take it on the chin and move on.
One thing, I wouldnt want to lose this from his game, He puts shots in week in week out on the opposition, And 99% of them are fair and well timed.
