South Sydney Rabbitohs star Cody Walker has been hit with a two match suspension for his involvement in a street fight.
The Rabbitohs were also hit with a $20,000 fine for not informing the NRL of the incident.
It was reported earlier this week South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett was the only person at the club who was aware of the incident.
According to Nine's NRL reporter Danny Weidler, Bennett hasn't been hit with any sanctions at this stage.
https://twitter.com/Danny_Weidler/status/1263723591138283520Walker also copped a suspended $15,000 fine, while the Rabbitohs now have five days to respond to the $20,000 penalty they were hit with.
Following the sanctions, the Rabbitohs released an official statement:
"The South Sydney Rabbitohs have confirmed the receipt of a breach notice regarding non-compliance with the," the statement read.
"NRL's Code of Conduct from the NRL today. The Club has five days to respond to the breach notice and will be taking that time to consider its position. The Rabbitohs have no further comment to make at this time."
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