Viliame Kikau [Source: Penrith Panthers]

The Penrith Panthers are set to miss their star forward Viliame Kikau in the NRL preliminary final in two weeks’ time.

They may have earned a week off but Penrith received a blow this morning with Kikau expected to miss out due to a lifting tackle.

Kikau was charged with a grade one dangerous throw for a first-half tackle in last night’s 29-28 win over the Roosters.

The charge would see him serve a one-game suspension if he enters an early guilty plea.

The club has until midday tomorrow to enter a plea.

[Source: NRL]