Michael Cheika, while praising the team's efforts, was charged with conduct prejudicial to the game for disrespecting the independent match-day doctor's authority. The panel emphasized that such decisions must be respected, regardless of the situation's complexity.
The incident surrounding Ollie Chessum's head injury brought to light serious questions about player safety and the adherence to established protocols, particularly as another player, Solomone Kata, displayed concussion symptoms yet remained on the field until subsequently shown a red card.
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