Catalan Dragons will be without front rower David Ferriol for Friday’s home game against St Helens after he lost his appeal against the severity of a two-match ban.

The French Test prop admitted making a reckless high tackle on winger Joel Monaghan during his side’s 15-6 defeat at Warrington Wolves nine days ago.

Ferriol missed last Saturday’s re-arranged fixture against Hull FC and will also sit out the visit of Saints.