Vaccination Deadline Looms for Rugby League Player

Nelson Asofa-Solomona of the Storm is seen ahead the round 22 NRL match between the Melbourne Storm and the Canberra Raiders at Sunshine Coast Stadium, in Queensland, Australia, on Aug. 12, 2021. Albert Perez/Getty Images

Rugby league player, Nelson Asofa-Solomona, has until the end of this week to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, as state governments continue locking out unvaccinated Australians from venues.

Asofa-Solomona plays for the Melbourne Storm and is the only player on the team resisting the jab.