Canberra Raiders star Josh Papalii is at the centre of a bizarre road rage incident after he threw a one-litre bottle of moisturising cream at another motorist who is now insisting on a public apology.

The NRL club agreed to pay for the damage caused to the car of University of Canberra staff member Michael Tutalo, but said his lengthy list of demands, which included a face-to-face apology from the Australian and Queensland representative in front of The Canberra Times building in Fyshwick, were too much.

The Raiders allege Papalii threw the bottle of moisturising cream in response to Mr Tutalo taking photos of his car after the incident.

The pair became involved in a heated exchange after Papalii allegedly cut off Mr Tutalo as he drove along Belconnen Way in Bruce on June 12.

The Raiders allege Papalii threw the bottle of moisturising cream in response to Mr Tutalo taking photos of his car after the incident.