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Last Updated: Tuesday, 17 July 2007, 18:03 GMT 19:03 UK

Banned Wilkin to miss Wigan match

Wilkin will be able to play in Saints' Challenge Cup semi-final next week

St Helens forward Jon Wilkin will miss Friday's Super League derby with Wigan after being given a one-match ban.

The Great Britain player was sent off for a high tackle on Matt James in Friday's 10-4 loss to Bradford.

He was found guilty of a reckless tackle and fined �300 but will be able to play in next week's Challenge Cup semi-final, also against the Bulls.

Wakefield's Danny Sculthorpe was also handed a one-game ban and a �300 fine for a deliberate high tackle.

Sculthorpe, who was put on report for the challenge during his side's 24-23 home defeat by Huddersfield, will miss Friday's derby at Leeds.

His team-mate Adam Watene was cleared to face the Rhinos when he was found not guilty of making a dangerous tackle in the same match.

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