Newcastle Sport
JAKE LAWRENCE CLEARED OF BITING IN NEWCASTLE RUGBY LEAGUE
Relief for Souths in Newcastle Rugby League, with backrower Jake Lawrence found not guilty of biting.
Play was stopped in his side’s 40-24 win over Macquarie last weekend and Lawrence was charged with contrary conduct.
But the judiciary last night heard evidence from Lawrence, as well as the alleged victim and referee and he was cleared to face Wests in an all-important clash on Sunday.
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