Ben Thaler dropped for Super League play-offs

Four referees have been awarded the officiating and video refereeing jobs for the two qualifying semi-final play-offs this week, but Ben Thaler will not be one of them.

Robert Hicks, Chris Kendall, Liam Moore and James Child will all take part in Wigan Warriors’ home clash with Leeds Rhinos on Thursday night or Warrington Wolves’ fixture with Hull KR on Friday night.

Wigan Warriors v Leeds Rhinos
23rd September, KO: 19:45
M Com: A. Mills
Referee: R. Hicks
Reserve Referee: M. Griffiths
Touch Judge 1: J. Smith
Touch Judge 2: M. Craven
Video Referee: C. Kendall
Reserve Touch Judge: M. Smaill
Time Keeper: K. Leyland

Warrington Wolves v Hull KR
24th September, KO: 19:45
M Com: A. Brown
Referee: L. Moore
Reserve Referee: R. Hicks
Touch Judge 1: J. Roberts
Touch Judge 2: L. Rush
Video Referee: J. Child
Reserve Touch Judge: W. Turley
Time Keeper: P. Taberner