WARRINGTON Wolves' trio of Tawera Nikau, Danny Nutley and Toa Kohe-Love appeared at a Rugby Football League disciplinary hearing on Tuesday.

Loose forward Nikau was sent off for an alleged reckless high tackle on Wigan's Mark Smith in the Super League opener on Friday but received a decision of 'no further punishment'.

His teammates centre Toa Kohe-Love, who was also red-carded in the JJB Stadium clash after two high tackles on Steve Renouf, and prop Danny Nutley, who was cited by the Rugby Football League executive committee for striking, picked up two-match bans each.

The two players were fined £300 each also.

They will miss the Villeneuve cup clash on Sunday at Wilderspool and the club's first home Super League game of the season against Hull FC on March 18.

Wigan's Mick Cassidy, also found guilty of striking during the game, was suspended for two matches and fined £400.

Earlier in the week Warrington hooker David Highton and Wigan forwards David Furner and Terry O'Connor were sent letters warning them about their future conduct on the field.

The RFL's executive committee meet again today, Thursday, to discuss the implications of Friday's stormy encounter for the game as a whole.

The committee holds full powers, which includes the option to fine clubs.

Warrington Wolves have held back on making any comments until after today's RFL meeting.

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