Key forward banned for Leeds Rhinos v Castleford Tigers derby
A big name will be missing through suspension when Castleford Tigers visit Leeds Rhinos for Saturday’s top-six decider.
Tigers prop Liam Watts has been banned for the SIXTH time this season after being charged with grade B dangerous contact by the RFL’s match review committee.
Watts was handed a two-game penalty notice following the incident in Tigers’ home loss to Salford Red Devils on Monday.
Rhinos came through their defeat at Catalans Dragons with no charges.
Dragons’ Dean Whare was suspended for one game after being charged with a grade B shoulder charge on Leeds’ Kruise Leeming.
No action was taken against Whare’s teammate Sam Kasiano following an alleged late hit on passer Brad Dwer.
The panel notes stated: “Player is engaged by opponent and player does not contact opponent high.”
Other players charged following Super League round 26 were:
Korbin Sims (Hull KR grade C contact with match official) - three-match penalty notice.
Romain Navarette (Toulouse Olympique, grade C head butt) - two matches.
Jack Ormondroyd (Salford Red Devils, grade A dangerous contact) - no matches.
Caution
Ethan Havard (Wigan Warriors, dangerous throw).