Wigan Warriors have decided to challenge the one-match suspension handed to their centre, Adam Keighran, by the RFL’s Match Review Panel. Keighran was penalized following a Grade B Dangerous Throw/Lift charge during Wigan’s recent derby victory over St Helens.
The panel assessed the incident at the higher end of the severity scale, resulting in a one-match ban rather than the lesser penalty of a £250 fine.
This suspension marks Keighran’s second of the season. Last month, he received a three-game ban for a tackle in a Super League match against Warrington Wolves.
Consequently, he missed the Challenge Cup final against the Wolves, along with subsequent Super League fixtures against Castleford Tigers and London Broncos.
Given the stakes, Wigan is keen to avoid missing Keighran in another critical match. They will present their appeal at a tribunal on Tuesday evening, hoping to have the suspension overturned.
If successful, Keighran will be available for selection in the upcoming match at the MKM Stadium. If the appeal fails, Wigan coach Matt Peet will face the challenge of reorganizing his backline, which is already strained due to injuries to key players Jai Field and Bevan French.
The decision on Keighran’s appeal is highly anticipated, as it will significantly impact Wigan’s strategy and lineup for the weekend’s game.