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Heat right on NRL hierarchy amid sweltering conditions

NRL fans have braved scorching temperatures during Canterbury's clash with Wests Tigers. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Tim Sheens believes the NRL should reconsider playing matches in extreme heat as players suffered through one of the code's hottest weekends on record.

Sheens' Wests Tigers and Canterbury battled through sweltering conditions in the Bulldogs' 26-22 win at Belmore Oval on Sunday, with the temperature at 32C at kick-off.

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