SOUTH Sydney may be stripped of their win over South Queensland after a highly controversial finish.
Souths won 24-20, but the match ended on a sensational note.
In the final minute, referee Mark Oaten sent Rabbitoh forward Mark Lyons to the sin bin for a professional foul.
Lyons remained on the field as the Crushers mounted a desperate bid for victory, taking his place in the defensive line.
Referee Oaten only realised that Lyons hadn't left the field after the full-time siren and mentioned the incident in his match report.
Souths now face a heavy fine, or may even be docked the two premiership points for Lyons' failure to obey the referee's instructions.
The win was a vital one for the battling Rabbitohs, enabling them to climb off last spot on the ladder.