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NRL backs referee's decision to send off Kalyn Ponga for shoulder charge
The NRL backed referee Ashley Klein's decision to send off Kalyn Ponga in Origin I on Wednesday, confirming referees have final authority on foul play despite Bunker input. Klein dismissed the Queensland fullback for a shoulder charge on NSW winger Tolu Koula in the 57th minute. NRL head of football Graham Annesley cited clear shoulder-to-head contact with no mitigating factors.
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