Leigh Centurions duo banned after defeat at Featherstone Rovers
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Leigh Centurions have been dealt a blow after two of their players picked up suspensions by the Rugby Football League’s match review panel.
Winger Kieran Dixon has been given a one-match penalty notice for a Grade B dangerous contact in their 28-6 defeat at Featherstone in Monday night Rugby League.
Back-rower McDonnell has been banned for one match for a Grade B dangerous throw in the same match.
Elsewhere, Newcastle Thunder centre Jesse Dee has been handed a two-match ban after their 32-14 defeat at home to Batley due to a Grade C dangerous throw.
London Broncos forward Brad Foster will serve a one-match suspension for a Grade B dangerous contact in their 28-0 defeat at Halifax.
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Featherstone centre Joey Leilua is optimistic he will be back “in a week or so” after suffering a hamstring injury.
Leilua was withdrawn during the first half during Featherstone’s 28-6 win over Leigh on Monday night after complaining of tightness.
Despite the injury, Leilua was able to set up the first try of the night for Luke Briscoe. He said he did not actually want the ball at the time.
Speaking to the club website, Leilua said: “In the lead up to the first try I did not want the ball at the time due to my hamstring; but John Davies gave it to me and then the instincts just took over. I played what was in front of me and offloaded to Briscoe who did the rest.
“The hamstring was a bit tight and I did not want to make it worse, so the physio advised me to come off. It’s a bit upsetting but it is a long season and hopefully I am back in a week or so.
“In terms of the overall game our pack in the middle set the standards early on; and they defended really well.
“For the first ten minutes Leigh had the majority of the field position. But once we scored that first try the momentum shifted; and they were no match for our boys in the end.”
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