Lauitiiti joined Leeds from the New Zealand Warriors in 2004

Leeds forward Ali Lauitiiti has been banned for one match and fined �300 for a careless strike of the forearm during Saturday's defeat at Warrington.

Lauitiiti had been placed on report by referee Steve Ganson for the challenge on Ben Westwood in the 29th minute of the match, which his side lost 22-12.

He was found guilty by a Rugby Football League disciplinary panel on Tuesday.

The ban means Lauitiiti, 29, will miss Friday's Super League derby clash with Bradford at Headingley.