SAINTS forward James Bell has been banned for one match following his late challenge in the Hull KR game.
He will therefore miss the Leeds game in two week's time - joining Sione Mata'utia on the sidelines for that game.
The RFL Match Review Panel reviewed an incident which occurred in approximately the 64th minute in which Bell caught the Hull KR player late after a pass.
Bell has since been charged with a Grade A ‘Dangerous Contact’ offence.
Morgan Knowles was also charged with a late hit Grade A offence, but picks up a 0 match penalty notice and so is free to play for England this weekend if selected.
It is the second time Bell has been banned this season, having previously picked up a two-match ban against Castleford .
Match Review Panel sanctions.
Mason Lino (Wakefield Trinity) – Grade B High Tackle – 1 Match Penalty Notice.
Josh Griffin (Hull FC) – Grade A Dangerous Contact – 0 Match Penalty Notice
Morgan Knowles (St Helens) – Grade A Dangerous Contact – 0 Match Penalty Notice.
James Bell (St Helens) – Grade A Dangerous Contact – 1 Match Penalty Notice
Andrew Dixon (Toulouse) – Grade A Trip – 0 Match Penalty Notice.
Thomas Leuluai (Wigan) – Grade A Dangerous Contact – 0 Match Penalty Notice.
Tim Lafai (Salford) – Grade B Other Contrary Behaviour – 1 Match Penalty Notice..
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