Parramatta`s Smith cops two-match ban

Parramatta Eels backrower Ben Smith will miss two NRL matches after failing to have
his grade two dangerous contact charge downgraded at the judiciary on Wednesday.
Smith could have only missed one match with an early guilty plea after being cited
for a hit on Gold Coast skipper Scott Prince during last Friday's loss to the
Titans.
Instead he will now miss Friday's trip to Brisbane as well as the round 24 clash
against the Wests Tigers.