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Catalans Centre Aispuro-Bichet Banned Two Matches for Dangerous Tackle

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Catalans Dragons centre Guillermo Aispuro-Bichet has been handed a two-match suspension by the Rugby Football League Match Review Panel following a dangerous tackle in a Super League match against Warrington Wolves.

The incident occurred in the 25th minute of Thursday's clash, with Aispuro-Bichet's challenge forcing Warrington centre Arron Lindop off the field with knee and ankle injuries.

The panel graded the contact as Grade D dangerous contact, resulting in 12 penalty points for the Catalans player.

Other Disciplinary Actions

Catalans forward Franck Maria also received a one-match suspension for a Grade B head contact charge.

Warrington back-rower James Bentley escaped a ban but was fined after receiving penalty points for a Grade B head contact.

The Match Review Panel also issued suspensions to Sam Wood of York Knights (two matches for Grade D dangerous contact) and Tevita Pangai Jr of Hull KR (six matches for Grade F gouging).

Several other players from various clubs received fines or no further action for lesser offences.

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