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Castleford forward Oliver Holmes faces ban for spear tackle on Tyrone McCarthy

Castleford's Oliver Holmes
Image: Castleford's Oliver Holmes faces a ban for an alleged spear tackle

Castleford forward Oliver Holmes faces a three to five game ban for an alleged dangerous tackle on Salford forward Tyrone McCarthy.

Holmes was shown a yellow card for the "spear" tackle on McCarthy midway through the first half of Sunday's 22-8 Super League win over the Red Devils.

Salford coach Ian Watson said in the post-match press conference he thought referee Liam Moore ought to have brandished a red card and the Rugby Football League's match review panel appear to agree, having charged Holmes with a grade D offence.

Holmes, who has started all four of the Tigers' matches so far this season, will face a disciplinary hearing on Tuesday.

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Widnes' Papua New Guinea forward Wellington Albert, who was sent off in his fourth Super League outing for a dangerous tackle on England winger Jermaine McGillvary during his side's 28-16 home defeat by Huddersfield, has been handed a two-match penalty notice.

Catalans Dragons forward Jason Baitieri has also been given a two-match penalty notice for a grade B dangerous tackle during is side's 18-16 win over Hull KR.

Albert and Baitieri have until 11am on Tuesday to challenge the notices.

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Another Catalans player, centre Tony Gigot, has received a caution for a dangerous throw in the same game.

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