Hull KR have lost their appeal against Joel Tomkins’ prohibit, and the team captain has his suspension increased to two games.
The international was provided a penalty see by the Rugby Football League board for a regular A offence of hitting during Rovers’ home overcome by London Broncos last Friday.
His charm was rejected by an appeals board on Tuesday day, but doubled the punishment, although KR were convinced of getting the decision overturned. Tomkins was hit by a fine plus a bond’s reduction.
The Wigan back rower will miss the match against Salford Red Devils that could decide the Super League near future of KR, and his ban is going to be carried over into the season.
Rovers are one of four clubs secured on 20 factors and at risk of relegation going in the last form of the Super League season.
It is the time Tomkins was forced to miss a crucial match this year.
A prohibit ruled him out of his group’s Challenge Cup quarter-final from Warrington at May, which they proceeded to lose.
On this occasion, Hull KR owner Neil Hudgell described the ban for a crusher tackle as»selective justice» and accused of the RFL’s disciplinary panel of»making it up as they go along».
The regulating body responded with a strong defence of its judicial procedure, insisting the individuals involved with the disciplinary process»all deliver considerable expertise».
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