@pacificrugbyleague: Spencer Leniu is facing a two-to-three match suspension after being hit with a Grade 3 contrary conduct charge, ruling him out of the Parramatta Eels' highly anticipated Round 1 season opener in Las Vegas. The marquee off-season signing landed in hot water This serves as a massive blow for Parramatta, who signed the premiership-winning prop to a lucrative four-year deal starting in 2027. Instead of spearheading their new-look forward pack in the United States, Leniu will start his career with the Eels watching from the sidelines. Samoa’s 44-12 World Cup semifinal loss to Australia. After being sent to the sin-bin for dissent by referee Adam Gee, Leniu rubbed his fingers together in an apparent "money gesture," implying the match official was biased or compromised. Key Details of the Fallout: ▪︎ The Suspension: Leniu faces a two-match ban if he accepts an early guilty plea. If he chooses to fight the charge at the judiciary and loses, the penalty will increase to a three-match ban. ▪︎ Games Missed: At a minimum, he will miss the Eels' opening fixture against the Gold Coast Titans in Las Vegas, as well as their Round 2 clash. ▪︎ The Match Review: The explosive incident occurred right before halftime following a string of penalties against Samoa, leaving international commentators and fans divided over the officiating, but unified in criticizing Leniu's failure to control his emotions. This serves as a massive blow for Parramatta, who signed the premiership-winning prop to a lucrative four-year deal starting in 2027. Instead of spearheading their new-look forward pack in the United States, Leniu will start his career with the Eels watching from the sidelines. #NRL #SpencerLeniu #PARRAEELS #NRLLasVegas #RugbyLeague

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