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Maroons' Holmes facing State of Origin ban

by Melissa Woods , 3 years ago

3 minute read

Valentine Holmes is facing the prospect of missing Queensland's State of Origin opener after being hit with a shoulder charge by the match review committee.

VALENTINE HOLMES of the Kangaroos is tackled during the 2017 Rugby League World Cup Final between the Australian Kangaroos and England at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia.
VALENTINE HOLMES of the Kangaroos is tackled during the 2017 Rugby League World Cup Final between the Australian Kangaroos and England at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia. Picture: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images

Queenslander Valentine Holmes will miss the opening State of Origin clash unless he can beat a shoulder charge at the NRL judiciary.

The Cowboys fullback was cited for an 80th-minute hit on Brisbane's Jesse Arthars during their 32-16 win on Thursday.

Deemed a grade-one offence, Holmes faces a one-week ban unless he successfully contests the charge.

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