Two Hull FC players banned and three hit for tripping

HULL FC are facing more selection issues after seeing two forwards suspended for Saturday’s trip to Catalans Dragons - with three players picked out for tripping.
By Dave Craven
Published 8th Apr 2019, 14:04 BST
Updated 8th Apr 2019, 15:14 BST
Hull FC's Andre Savelio (SWPix)Hull FC's Andre Savelio (SWPix)
Hull FC's Andre Savelio (SWPix)

Lee Radford’s side won 23-16 at Salford Red Devils yesterday despite missing eight first-team players through injury.

However, prop Mickey Paea has today been charged twice by the match review panel for Grade A raising a knee in that game - earning a one-match penalty notice for one of the offences - and new signing Andre Savelio has also been handed the same punishment for a Grade B trip.

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Furthermore, Hull captain Danny Houghton was charged with a Grade A trip but did not receive a suspension while team-mate Carlos Tuimavave was cautioned for tripping and Salford’s Gil Dudson for raising a knee, too.

Hull FC's Mickey Paea (SWPix)Hull FC's Mickey Paea (SWPix)
Hull FC's Mickey Paea (SWPix)

Savelio, meanwhile, suffered a knee injury late on against Salford so was unlikely to play in France anyway.

However, with Paea missing as well, Raford may give a recall to Jordan Thompson who was dropped for yesterday’s contest.

He is hopeful England back Jake Connor and winger Ratu Naulago could also come back into contention after injuries.

Related topics:Hull FCJordan ThompsonCatalans DragonsSalford Red DevilsAndre Savelio