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St Helens full-back Paul Wellens will miss Friday's Super League clash against local rivals Wigan Warriors after he lost his appeal over a one-match ban.
The 32-year-old was found guilty of a dangerous throw on Warrington's Lee Briers during last weekend's 28-16 win at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.
Despite submitting a letter of reference from Briers at the appeal hearing, Wellens was deemed responsible for the incident.
St Helens currently sit seventh in the Super League table.
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