NSWRL fines Koroisau another $15,000 for breach of COVID-19 protocol

Fiji Bati hooker Api Koroisau has been fined $15,000 by the NSW Rugby League but has been spared a ban from Origin despite breaching of biosecurity protocols while in camp with the Blues.

This fine is on top of the $35,000 fine and two-game suspension already issued by the NRL.

If selected again, Koroisau will need to convince the Blues board "he has earned the right to be once again trusted to uphold all of the standards, protocols and values of NSWRL.

Blues coach Brad Fittler recently said Koroisau would not necessarily have a line drawn through his name at the selection table in future as he has broken everyone's trust.

Koroisau has 14 days to respond to the breach notice, which he can accept or contest before a Code of Conduct hearing.

If Koroisau accepts the breach, the NSW Rugby League proposes to donate the amount of the fine to PCYC to support its valuable youth work.

Meanwhile, the Panthers are on a bye this week and will face the Dragons next Friday.

Source: NRL