LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
Andrew Johns found himself in the eye of the storm during a heated moment in Origin I, causing a rift in the rugby league community.
The incident in question was a bone-crunching hit that rocked the State of Origin arena, with Joseph Sua'ali'i joining the ranks of only five other players in history to be sent off in such a dramatic fashion.
The incident occurred just seven minutes into Queensland's dominant 38-10 victory in game one.
Sua'ali'i's thunderous collision with Reece Walsh left the fullback sprawled on the turf, receiving medical attention for several tense moments.
The severity of the hit was evident as Walsh was diagnosed with a category one concussion, forcing him to sit out the remainder of the match.
As the rugby league world grapples with the fallout of this explosive moment, it is no surprise that Andrew Johns found himself at the center of the ensuing debate.
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