DISCIPLINARY: Catalans skipper facing lengthy ban that would include Wire clash
Ben Garcia is sent off by referee Tom Grant during Catalans Dragons' defeat at Hull KR (Image: John Clifton/SWpix.com)
WARRINGTON Wolves' trip to Catalans Dragons may still be a month away – but the Dragons could be without their captain for the game in Perpignan.
That will be the case of forward Ben Garcia is handed the attached punishment following his sending-off against Hull KR on Friday night.
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The Dragons skipper was red-carded during the first half for throwing punches at several Rovers players and has now been charged with Grade E striking by the Match Review Panel.
His case will be heard at tomorrow's Operational Rules Tribunal and if he is found guilty, he faces a minimum ban of six matches which would include The Wire's visit to the Stade Gilbert Brutus on Saturday, July 12.
Garcia is one of six players charged following this weekend's Round 14 fixtures, with no Warrington players on this week's rap sheet.
Match Review Panel charges, Super League Round 14
Franck Maria (Catalans Dragons) – Opposition: Hull KR – Grade C Head Contact – Fine – Penalty Points: 5 – Total Penalty Points: 5
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Benjamin Garcia (Catalans Dragons) – Opposition: Hull KR – Grade E Striking – Refer to Tribunal
Chris Satae (Catalans Dragons) – Opposition: Hull KR – Grade A Contrary Behaviour – No further action – Penalty Points: 1 – Total Penalty Points: 1
Kruise Leeming (Wigan Warriors) – Opposition: Huddersfield Giants – Grade B Head Contact – Fine – Penalty Points: 3 – Total Penalty Points: 3
Moses Mbye (St Helens) – Opposition: Salford Red Devils – Grade B Dangerous Contact – Fine – Penalty Points: 3 – Total Penalty Points: 4
Joe Ofahengaue (Leigh Leopards) – Opposition: Wakefield Trinity – Grade A Late contact on passer – No further action – Penalty Points: 1 – Total Penalty Points: 1
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