‘Don’t be fake’: Roosters forward’s extraordinary third swipe at NRL icon

News.com.au - 12/04
Spencer Leniu has accused Johnathan Thurston of being “fake” after their heated confrontation on Friday night.

Spencer Leniu has accused Johnathan Thurston of being “fake” after their heated confrontation on Friday night.

Thurston was left visibly impacted by two alleged off-field incidents with the NSW State of Origin prop forward following the Roosters’ 26-16 win over the Broncos.

The NRL icon is reported to have been given two verbal sprays by Leniu, including one during a heated incident inside the tunnel of Suncorp Stadium.

According to CODE Sports, the duo’s altercation stemmed from the racism scandal that involved the prop forward at the start of the 2024 season.

Thurston at the time took a public stand in condemning Leniu over the alleged “monkey” comment he made to Broncos playmaker Ezra Mam in Las Vegas.

The situation exploded again on Friday night with Leniu reportedly calling Thurston a “f***wit” after coming from the field in the 55th minute of play.

The sideline microphones picked up an inaudible, muffled comment as Leniu left ...
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