With Leigh Leopards down to 12, there was another incident in their clash against York.
The Leopards could have lost Zak Hardaker for the rest of the game after a late hit.
He was sin binned but many suggested that it was a red card.
Speaking on Viaplay, Kyle Amor had his say on the incident claiming that it was the right call but Hardaker could be “in a lot of trouble.”
“Yeah, look, I personally thought it was a right call but it’s off the back of another error. It’s another error from Leigh, this time Gareth O’Brien fails to find touch,” Amor said.
“Zak Hardaker gets hold of AJ Towse and he just does a Cumberland throw. I think when we see the other angle, if he lands on his shoulder, I think he’s in a lot of trouble.
“The fact that he sort of lands on his shoulder almost saves it really. I do think the referee got that one right. However, you know, Mark and Cookie Tweeting as well, you know, they may be, you know, they may be talking to Red, but I thought the call was right.”
Despite being reduced to 11 men for a period and trailing at halftime, Leigh fought they way to the semi-finals.
An image has now been shared of the tackle in question.
Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com – 18/06/2023 – Rugby League – Betfred Challenge Cup Quarter Final – York Knights v Leigh Leopards – LNER Community Stadium, York, England – York’s AJ Towse is tackled by Leigh’s Zak Hardaker.
