Wigan Warriors: Harry Smith cleared to play against Penrith Panthers in World Club Challenge

The 24-year-old star was hit with a charge by the match review panel – Grade B dangerous throw/lift – following his sin-bin against Castleford Tigers.

But it did not carry a suspension, and he has received a £250 fine.

Smith was sent for 10 at the Mend-A-Hose Jungle during Super League round one for a tip tackle on Luke Hooley.

Explaining the decision, the Rugby Football League said in a statement: “This was because the unnatural actions of the tackled player significantly contributed to the outcome of the tackle.”

Team-mate and loose forward Kaide Ellis did not receive a charge on Monday afternoon, having been penalised for a high tackle on the Castleford Tigers full-back in the first half.

Veteran Castleford prop Liam Watts faces a lengthy suspension for a Grade E head contact charge after his red card for a tackle on fellow front-rower Tyler Dupree.

Meanwhile, forward Luke Thompson will miss the showdown against Ivan Cleary’s champions after failing his head injury assessment in West Yorkshire.

The 28-year-old made his official debut for the Warriors, named at starting prop, but was forced from the action less than 20 minutes into the game.

“It’s a blow,” head coach Matt Peet said of Thompson.

"I thought the way he started the game and in pre-season, he was looking excellent.

"But his health has to come first, he has taken a whack on the head.

“It's the right thing for the player.”