Lukhan Tui

Kerevi reveals sledge which triggered Tui melee

Kerevi was in the crowd watching the angry fan hurl abuse and was part of the group of people who pulled his Reds teammate and the man apart.

The injured Wallabies star took to Instagram on Sunday to share his side of the story.

"Lukhan came in to help out because that guy was swearing around his family," Kerevi wrote.

"That altercation only happened because the drunk fan told Lukhan to 'play with some heart'.

"The fact that he was even on the field speaks volumes.

"So for everyone throwing chat at my boy... Shut your mouth!

Tui distraught after fan scuffle

Cheika claimed the incident was sparked by Tui's sister being pushed by the supporter near the tunnel at Cbus Super Stadium on the Gold Coast, immediately following Australia's shock 23-19 loss to Argentina on Saturday night.

It capped off an already emotional week for Tui's family - his stepfather died suddenly on Wednesday, and the Wallabies were wearing black armbands in his honour.

The Samoan rugby player was still able to take his place in the starting team and played the full 80 minutes at blindside flanker.