Rooster smashed mid-air
An incident occurred during an NRL match where Fetalaiga Pauga was struck mid-air by Tom Chester. The collision happened while Pauga was attempting to kick the ball. This event has drawn attention in the sports community.
- ▪Fetalaiga Pauga was flying high to take a kick when he was hit.
- ▪Tom Chester was responsible for the collision.
- ▪The incident took place during an NRL match.
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