- YesUmole Olakau’atu was sent off from the touchline in the Origin decider
- He took part in scenes on the pitch, despite being dressed in a suit.
- Blues manager Michael Maguire left him out before the third game
There’s no denying Haumole Olakau’atu’s passion for New South Wales when it comes to State of Origin, especially in a series decider.
In sensational scenes, New South Wales’ No.19 Haumole Olakau’atu was sent off the pitch at Suncorp Stadium after being involved in a brawl in the first half.
It was impossible to miss him as he was wearing his game day uniform.
There’s no denying Haumole Olakau’atu’s passion for New South Wales when it comes to State of Origin, especially in a series decider.
In sensational scenes, New South Wales’ 19th man Haumole Olakau’atu (pictured right, circled in red) was forced off the Suncorp Stadium sideline after becoming involved in a first-half brawl.
The Sea Eagles back-row featured for the Blues in the first two games of the series but was overlooked by coach Michael Maguire for the decider.
Incredibly, Blues star Cameron Murray became the first player to be sent off the bench for his role in the altercation.
Olakau’atu jumped into the fray from the NSW bench, in his suit, after Jarome Luai and Daly Cherry-Evans collided, with the resulting altercation spilling over onto the sideline.
An excited Olakau’atu was quick to enter the fray and engaged in a shove with Maroons winger Valentine Holmes.
Murray and Jeremiah Nanai were subsequently sent off, while Olakau’atu was sent off to the Blues’ dressing room to cool off.
He was then only allowed to watch the rest of the match from the dressing room or from the Blues’ technical box.
The Sea Eagles back-row featured for the Blues in the first two games of the series but was overlooked by coach Michael Maguire for the decider.
Maguire’s opposite number Billy Slater is looking for his third consecutive series win.
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