South Sydney is in hot water with the NRL reportedly investigating the Rabbitohs for briefly using an extra man against the Brisbane Broncos on Friday night.
The Rabbitohs sent a big statement to the competition at Suncorp Stadium, winning 32-6 after brilliant displays by Latrell Mitchell and Campbell Graham.
In the process, however, the Rabbitohs had 14 players on the field for about 15 seconds, which they are now being investigated over, the Daily Telegraphreports.
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The publication reports that the extra man was on the field for two to three plays while in possession with the score 22-6. Brisbane was down to 12 players at the time after Herbie Farnworth was sin-binned.
The breech is considered minor, however, meaning the Rabbitohs are not expected to be docked competition points.
In the 53rd minute, the Rabbitohs made a double change with Davvy Moale and Jai Arrow coming on to replace Tevita Tatola and Thomas Burgess.
Footage shows that Arrow and Burgess were on the field at the same time with the latter taking a hit-up before quickly rushing from the field.
The Daily Telegraph reports that the NRL will demand a full report from the ground manager and interchange official over how the bungle happened.
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