he certainly went for a big hit... no tackle intended

It looks as if he deliberately lead with the elbow, meaning to inflict injury. Cowardly shot and bragging about it afterwards. There's a case that he should be banned sine die.

Just like Gareth Hock should have been?

Didn't see Ryan Bailey get banned for life when he intentionally elbowed folk. Or how about McGoldrick who in the same game intentionally elbowed someone when he had the ball?

I know, let's just ban everyone for life everytime they miss time a challenge and hit someone in the face....that will leave the league brimming with quality, because it doesn't lack it at the minute right?

With a comment like that there is little else to say.

Video clip has turned up online with a slow mo replay

Mistimed??? PMSL

It looked deliberate, he didn't even go in to tackle!

I'm stunned at Chase, always considered him a classy player!

I didnt pay much attention to it at the time to be honest.

But, having watched the replay, it does look like he deliberatly led with the elbow. No intention to tackle.

Pity Luke didn't do a propper job on his ankle. I wouldn't normally say such a thing but that's abysmal from chase.

He has got that part to his game, it's not something new.

It's pretty clear where the contact is, in slow motion. I think Chase will deservedly be gone for some time, for that.

I may be among the minority. But this is just poor technique. And this is how Rangi often tackles, He comes out of the line with a big shoulder to put shots on, And most of the time. Its fine.

He has mistimed this one, From the way i see it, The initial contact may be in the tricep area and as his arm follows through, It looks like its an Elbow. I dont think he has intentionally attacked Ropati with an Elbow/ Forearm. Having watched Rangi over the years, This is how he tackles. Jumps in with a shoulder with his arm stiffened.

Unfortunately, He is likely to get banned, As he has misjudged it, And caused damage. But for me, Should be 2 or 3 games. And a warning on his technique.

It looks bad on there. Cheap shot - no excuses.

I'm suprised you would try to defend it, i thought you had more sense.

How you can say that when the other guys jaw is broken in 3 places is mind boggling.

no complaints from me it was deliberate and reckless and he deserves whatever he`s given.there is no place in the game for that kind of tackle.

Having watched it again, I'd agree with you. Although I'd say 3-4 games rather than 2-3 since it's not the first time he's misjudged a "big hit". I don't think he intentionally hit him high, but if he's going to go in to tackles like that he has to be a lot more careful.

It's alway comes back to Ryan doesn't it (and just when did he "intentionally elbowed folk"?)

Just watched it on the video sharing site and it does looks like an elbow to me but it's not massively conclusive. If so it's a horrible cheap shot.