O'Loughlin facing ban
The England skipper was shown a red card for the first time in his career just before half-time in Wigan’s 22-18 Super League win over the Wildcats at the DW Stadium on Friday night.
The tackle was judged to be reckless by the Rugby Football League’s match-review panel and O’Loughlin is facing a ban of two to three matches.
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He has the option of an early guilty plea, which would result in the minimum suspension of two-games. Alternatively he could contest the charge but risk a heavier punishment.
Wakefield chairman Michael Carter appeared to suggest the charge is on the lenient side, saying on his Twitter account: “I’m not sure grade C high tackle covers nearly snapping someone’s neck!”