SAINTS face losing scrum half Luke Walsh and forward Luke Thompson for up to three games each after both were charged by the match review panel.

Walsh faces a grade c dangerous throw charge, while Thompson is up on a shoulder charge, also a grade c offence.

The panel's notes on Thompson's tackle on Horo state: Detail – Shoulder Charge – Secondary Contact with the head of an attacking player. Walsh was sin-binned for his throw on Albert.

The guidelines for a Grade C offence is 2-3 matches. Both are eligible for an early guilty plea.