LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
New details have emerged regarding an altercation between Johnathan Thurston and Spencer Leniu after the Roosters' win over the Broncos on Friday night.
Leniu allegedly called Thurston a "f***wit" during the match and then had a heated exchange with the NRL legend after the game.
Reports indicate that Leniu was upset with Thurston due to comments he made last year criticizing Leniu's suspension for using a racial slur.
Thurston had expressed disappointment in the length of Leniu's suspension, stating that it did not adequately address the seriousness of the situation.
Thurston had spoken to the player who was targeted by the racial slur and believed that the NRL missed an opportunity to make a strong statement against such behavior.
Despite Leniu claiming that he was unaware of the racial connotations of the term he used, Thurston remained firm in his view that the punishment Leniu received was insufficient.
The incident has highlighted the lingering impact of racial discrimination in the game and the need for greater accountability.