Disciplinary news as St Helens lose key player for Leeds Rhinos clash, Leigh and Wigan men also banned
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Forward Sione Mata’utia was today (Monday) handed a two-match ban for a grade C high tackle in last Saturday’s Betfred Challenge Cup semi-final defeat by Leigh Leopards.
Mata’utia, who was sin-binned for the offence, will miss Friday’s game and the following week’s away clash with Salford Red Devils.
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Hide AdThe RFL’s match review panel issued Leigh’s Edwin Ipape with a one-game suspension for grade B striking in the semi-final.
He is ruled out of Friday’s trip to Wigan Warriors, but will be available when Leigh visit Rhinos nine days later in their final match before Wembley.
Wigan’s Joe Shorrocks, who was sent-off in Sunday’s semi-final defeat by Hull KR, received a one-game penalty notice for a grade C high tackle.
Hull KR’s former Rhinos hooker Matt Parcell was cautioned for dangerous contact in the same tie, but faces no further action.
London Broncos’ Rob Butler has been referred to a disciplinary hearing after being charged with grade F biting in the 1895 Cup semi-final loss to Halifax Panthers.