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Hull FC forward Chris Satae suspended for three matches for late tackle in derby

Hull FC forward Chris Satae
Image: Hull FC forward Chris Satae played in his side's 25-16 win against Hull KR on Friday

Hull FC forward Chris Satae has been banned for three games for a late tackle.

Satae was charged with a grade C offence by the Rugby Football League's match review panel following an incident in the Hull derby on Friday.

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Detailing the reason for taking action, the charge sheet states: "A defending player makes contact with an opponent after the ball has been released by an opponent in a vulnerable position which causes excessive flexion to the head, neck or spinal column."

Salford half-back Kevin Brown was charged with a grade A dangerous contact offence from his side's win over Toronto but avoided any further action.

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The panel issued cautions to St Helens forward Matty Lees and Wigan prop Ethan Havard.

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