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State of Origin I Judiciary Update: Sua'ali'i Makes Plea

Joseph Sua'ali'i has entered an early guilty plea in relation to his Grade Two Reckless High Tackle Charge after being cited by the Match Review Committee in the State of Origin I match. 

As a result, he will receive he will be unavailable for selection in the Roosters’ Round 15, Round 16, Round 17, and Round 18 matches.

Originally published Thursday 6 June at 10:03am. 

Following the State of Origin I match between New South Wales and Queensland, Joseph Sua'ali'i has been cited by the Match Review Committee.

Sua'ali'i was issued with a Grade Two Reckless High Tackle for an incident that occurred in the 7th minute of the match. 

Should Sua'ali'i elect to enter an early guilty plea, he will be unavailable for four matches. 

If found guilty at the judiciary, however, he will be unavailable for five matches.

Sua'ali'i has until Thursday at 5pm to enter his plea.

There were no other judiciary concerns for the other Sydney Roosters players that featured in the match.

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