LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Johnathan Thurston and Spencer Leniu are set to come face-to-face again after an ugly on-field spat earlier this month.
Leniu reportedly called Thurston a "f***wit" and refused to be interviewed by him after a game.
The animosity between the two stemmed from Thurston's comments on Leniu's suspension for racially abusing Ezra Mam, with Leniu feeling Thurston was hypocritical for not criticizing Mam's punishment for a car crash that injured a four-year-old girl.
After being sprayed by Leniu, Thurston was seen in a heated discussion with Roosters coach Trent Robinson and captain James Tedesco.
Thurston and Leniu are expected to meet again on Friday, with Leniu playing for the Roosters against the Dragons and Thurston working for Channel 9's coverage of the game.
If they do not meet then, they could potentially cross paths during State of Origin 1 if Leniu is selected for NSW.
Thurston will be part of Billy Slater's coaching staff, while Leniu's participation is uncertain due to his form under new coach Laurie Daley.
The lingering tension between the two players adds an extra layer of drama to the upcoming match and potential future encounters.
Their awkward history and potential for future confrontations will be closely watched by fans and pundits alike.
With Leniu's place in the NSW team uncertain, there is a possibility of further clashes between the two in the future.