Fijian Maika Sivo hit headlines again on Saturday in the NRL competition.
He concussed James Tedesco as the Roosters inflict first defeat on the Parammatta Eels.
The Roosters fell behind midway before storming home for the 24-10 win.
However, there were serious concerns for Tedesco, who lay prone for several minutes after his attempted tackle on a breakaway Maika Sivo.
The back of Tedesco’s head hit the Bankwest Stadium turf and he was treated by Roosters medical officials.
Sivo used Tedesco as a speed bump on his way to scoring the 59th-minute try, which gave Parramatta their first lead of the match. Wests Tigers hammered North Queensland 36-20.
The Tigers led 34-0 at the break.
St George Illawarra grind out a 20-8 win over an injury-hit Gold Coast. On Saturday, New Zealand Warriors sacked coach Stephen Kearney.
The Warriors lost 40-12 to South Sydney. Results: Sydney Roosters 24-10 Parramatta EelsWests Tigers 36-20 North Queensland Cowboys, Gold Coast Titans 8-20 St George Illawarra Dragons.
