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Gareth Hock (right) tackles Mose Masoe of St Helens during last Thursday's game

Salford Red Devils forward Gareth Hock has been banned for six games for recklessly using his knees twice during their Super League defeat by St Helens.

The former Wigan and England second row was banned for three matches per offence committed during the Red Devils' 52-6 defeat last Thursday.

Hock was penalised for a tackle on Tommy Makinson in the 53rd minute.

He was then sin-binned for a repeat offence on Mose Masoe in the 61st minute.

The 31-year-old, who missed the end of last season after being given a seven-match ban for making deliberate contact with a referee, was also fined £600.

Catalans Dragons forwards Eloi Pelissier and Olivier Elima were also both suspended and fined £300 after pleading guilty to foul play during Saturday's 13-12 win over Castleford.

Pelissier was given a two-match ban after admitting a shoulder charge on Castleford prop Scott Wheeldon, while Elima received a one-match ban for repeated punching.