ROBERT HICKS, the RFL's Director of Operations and Legal, has explained in detail why the RFL's decision to suspend Leeds Rhinos' star Blake Austin for Saturday's game against Warrington Wolves was the right one, despite the criticism it received from Rhinos' coach Richard Agar prior to the match, which the Rhinos lost 20-22.
Austin was shown a yellow card for a late tackle on Luke Gale in the pre-season game between the Rhinos and Hull FC, which was played on Sunday 30 January at Headingley.