WARRINGTON Wolves' Challenge Cup Final opponents Wigan Warriors have been beset by suspension issues ahead of Saturday's clash at Wembley.
As things stand, Wigan will have to plan without both Adam Keighran and Tyler Dupree after both were hit with suspensions at this morning's Match Review Panel sitting following incidents during Saturday's Super League game between the two sides.
Centre Keighran and prop Dupree have both been hit with three-match suspensions and £250 fines following Grade D charges, though Wigan do hold the option to appeal both charges.
Keighran was sent off for a high tackle on Wire youngster Arron Lindop during the closing stages of the game, and the panel have seen fit to charge the Australian with Grade D head contact.
Dupree is charged with a Grade D headbutt offence following an incident involving Wire hooker Sam Powell in the closing seconds of the first half which was missed by the on-field officials but picked up on TV cameras.
There is another charge for a Wigan player, with hooker Brad O'Neill cited for late contact on Josh Drinkwater after he had passed the ball, but the Grade A charge carries no ban and he is free to play at Wembley.
No Warrington players have been charged by this week's panel, with George Williams available again after serving a one-match suspension for a late hit on Catalans' Arthur Mourgue during The Wire's 16-8 win in France last weekend.
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