LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
The rugby league world has been thrown into a frenzy after Kalyn Ponga's shocking Kangaroos snub, leaving fans and experts divided on the star player's decision.
The NRL's deadline for Ponga to change his mind has come and gone, with no news yet on any potential reversal from either the league, the Knights, or the player himself.
Reports from The Daily Telegraph suggest that the club and Ponga had until 4pm on Thursday to reconsider his decision, with the NRL potentially considering disciplinary action if he doesn't comply.
There are even murmurs of ruling him out of Origin matches, adding to the drama surrounding the situation.
However, there may still be a glimmer of hope for Kangaroos fans, as NRL 360's Phil Rothfield hinted that the deadline may have been extended until Friday, giving Ponga some extra time to make a U-turn on his decision.
Could we see a last-minute change of heart from the young fullback?
In the rough and tumble world of rugby league, anything can happen.
Will Ponga take the field for the Kangaroos after all, or will he stick to his guns and miss out on representing his country? Only time will tell in this nail-biting saga.