Refs erred over Asofa-Solomona tackle: NRL

The NRL says Nelson Asofa-Solomona should be serving a playing ban for a high tackle. (AAP)

The NRL has admitted Nelson Asofa-Solomona should have been sin-binned and banned for his high shot to the head of Parramatta's Makahesi Makatoa.

Asofa-Solomona was able to escape with a fine for the hit, which went without penalty on the field in Melbourne's 28-24 loss to the Eels.