Warrington Wolves back-rower Ben Harrison receives no charge for 'high' tackle against Celtic Crusaders (From This Is Cheshire)

Warrington Wolves back-rower Ben Harrison receives no charge for 'high' tackle against Celtic Crusaders

6:59pm Monday 6th July 2009 in

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BEN Harrison has not been charged despite being put on report for a 'high' tackle during Saturday's win at Celtic Crusaders.

The Wolves forward was penalised by referee Thierry Alibert for what appeared to be a fair challenge in the 16th minute of the 22-6 victory.

Warrington head of coaching and rugby Tony Smith had been quick to defend the hard-working 21-year-old after the game, while praising his performance.

"Don't get me going on Harrison," said Smith.

"He's copped it all week for the praise I gave him last week. He doesn't want me to talk about him this week.

It's good, he's a good kid and I'm glad people are noticing the workload he puts in.

"They ran at him and he handled that and put some great hits on.

"I was really disappointed with one of the hits that got penalised because he just read it so well and the bloke dipped into him and he just poleaxed him. I don't know what more he could have done."

But it appears the Rugby Football League review panel had the same opinion as Smith, dismissing Harrison's case without any charge.

Harrison's fellow Wolves back-rower Ben Westwood did receive a warning letter from the RFL though following an incident in the same game.

Westwood's 69th minute challenge on Jordan James was deemed to be a 'dangerous throw', although he will face no further action.