Wigan Warriors prop Sam Walters hit with huge ban following Wembley red card
Wigan Warriors prop Sam Walters has received a seven-match ban following his dismissal in Saturday's Challenge Cup final win over Hull KR.
The former Leeds Rhinos forward was sent off in the closing stages for a spear tackle on KR hooker Bill Leyland.
Although Junior Nsemba played a part in the incident, Walters saw red on the day and he is the only player charged over the challenge.
The grade F 'dangerous throw/lift' offence carries 35 penalty points and a lengthy suspension, as well as a fine. He now has 39.5 points on his record after recently serving a three-match ban for a headbutt against Wakefield Trinity.
Harry Smith has also been suspended by the match review panel, ruling him out of Wigan's clash with Catalans Dragons in Paris this weekend.
The half-back has been hit with a grade B head contact charge following a high tackle on Tom Davies that only resulted in a penalty at the time. He received three penalty points, taking him beyond the threshold for a one-match ban.
Hull KR prop Sam Luckley received a grade A charge for late contact but no further action was taken.