Disciplinary news: ban blow for Castleford Tigers as Wakefield Trinity ace charged ahead of Leeds Rhinos derby
Players from Castleford Tigers and Wakefield Trinity are among five charged by the RFL’s match review panel following the latest round of top-flight matches.
Tigers forward George Lawler is set to miss Thursday’s visit to Hull KR and the game at York Knights on Saturday, May 16, after being charged with grade D head contact during last week’s 50-10 home loss to Hull FC in Betfred Super League round nine. Lawler was banned for two games and fined after being handed 15 penalty points, which were his first in the past 12 months.
Trinity pack man Caius Faatili will be available for Friday’s derby at Leeds Rhinos despite being charged with grade B dangerous contact in last Saturday’s 18-12 defeat at St Helens. Faatili received three penalty points - his first of the season - and was fined.
Toulouse Olympique's Olly Ashall-Bott received a similar punishment for grade B head contact in last Thursday’s 38-14 loss at York Knights. York’s Sam Cook received three penalty points, taking his total to 3.25, for grade B dangerous contact in the same match and was fined.
Huddersfield Giants’ Chris Patolo faces no further action after being charged with grade A ‘late contact on passer’ in last week’s 30-16 defeat at Leigh Leopards. He was handed one penalty point,taking his total to 1.75.
No Leeds Rhinos players were charged following their 46-4 victory against Catalans Dragons. Players have until noon tomorrow (Tuesday) to challenge the review panel’s verdicts, with any appeals being held later the same day.