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Fijian forward facing World Cup suspension for high shot

It's his second offence in as many games.

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 12:26 AM
Fijian forward facing World Cup suspension for high shot
Key Things to Know
  • Mitchell Prest will miss Fiji's Rugby League World Cup match against New Zealand due to suspension.
  • The Fijian forward was charged by the Match Review Committee for a high tackle.
  • This marks Prest's second disciplinary charge in as many tournament games.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Fijian forward Mitchell Prest faces a suspension that will rule him out of Fiji's final Rugby League World Cup match against New Zealand. The ban comes following a disciplinary charge for a high shot, which marks his second charge from the Match Review Committee in as many weeks.

The disciplinary action sidelines Prest for the crucial upcoming clash with the Kiwis. The citation follows consecutive infractions reviewed by the committee across recent tournament games.

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