Fans have called the Blues five-eighth an ‘embarrassment to the sport’ after his social media antics. Origin 7NEWS
, the playmaking responsibilities fell heavily on the shoulders of Luai and new halves partner Mitch Moses.NSW suffered a 32-6 defeat to go 2-0 down in the seriesFollowing the match, Luai described himself as a “sore loser” after the controversial moment with Walsh and said the chance to add another chapter to the pair’s burgeoning Origin rivalry would help motivate him in the third match of the series next month.
“I don’t get baited. I’m a professional and I know there’s a line always on the field. They won the game, so good on them.” Luai lost his cool when the Queensland fullback interfered with NSW’s James Tedesco as he chased a kick to the line in the final minute of the game. That led Walsh to bite back at Luai and the pair headbutted one another after becoming entangled in a fracas.
Teammates from both sides pulled them apart and referee Ashley Klein sent both from the field, with Blues winger Josh Addo-Carr also heading to the sin bin for entering the fray and throwing a punch.
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