Warrington Wolves: Chris Hill to miss Wigan Warriors Challenge Cup tie

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Chris Hill was unable to submit an early guilty plea as he had been charged within the past 12 months

Warrington captain Chris Hill will miss Saturday's Challenge Cup quarter-final against Wigan after pleading guilty to a Rugby Football League charge.

The England prop was banned for one game for Grade B reckless striking with the shoulder in the loss to Castleford.

Leeds back-rower Jamie Jones-Buchanan misses Friday's tie against Featherstone with a one-game ban.

He was found guilty of a Grade B dangerous contact charge in Saturday's 18-16 win against Wakefield.

Leigh prop Jamie Acton was banned for one game after he was found guilty of a tripping offence that was upgraded to a B-level charge in the 50-34 win against Wigan on Friday.

All three players were also fined £300 for the incidents.

Widnes half-back Rangi Chase avoided a ban for his Grade A tripping charge from the 26-10 defeat by St Helens, but was fined £300.

Catalans Dragons prop Sam Moa pleaded not guilty for a Grade B shoulder strike charge and was acquitted by the independent panel.

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