Wigan's Smith and Walters banned for three matches

Wigan Warriors' Harry Smith (centre) kicks the ball during their Challenge Cup game at Wakefield as an opposing player tries to make a tackleImage source, SWPIX.COM
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Harry Smith has made nine appearances for Wigan this season

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Wigan Warriors half-back Harry Smith and second row Sam Walters have both been banned for three matches after the Challenge Cup quarter-final win at Wakefield.

Smith, 26, was charged by the Rugby Football League with a Grade E offence of making unnecessary contact with a player who is/may be injured.

Walters, 25, was also sanctioned for a Grade E offence of headbutting.

Wakefield forward Jazz Tevaga, 30, was charged with a Grade D offence of kicks and has been banned for two matches.

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Wigan see off Wakefield to reach Challenge Cup semi-finals