Junior Paulo receives warning after World Cup shoulder charge incident

Samoa forward Junior Paulo will be available for the Rugby League World Cup semi-final against Australia, receiving only a warning for a shoulder charge during the loss to Tonga. Paulo was penalised early in the match and placed on report after making direct contact on Dallin Watene-Zelezniak. The match review committee deemed the tackle a Grade 1 charge, his first offence under World Cup rules. Paulo faces scrutiny moving forward as Samoa navigates the tournament without key forwards like Payne Haas and Terrell May. The semi-final against Australia is set for this Sunday in Sydney.

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