The RFL also said it is working with the Wolfpack to resolve the problem
“We are grateful to the Government for recognizing these issues in recent days — but appreciate the situation remains challenging for the club.”Because the Wolfpack are Canadian-owned, they require different visas than overseas players employed by English clubs.
Wolfpack CEO and chairman Bob Hunter said Tuesday that he doubts the visa issue can be fixed in time. Which leaves another question. “Can we put together a quality team that can be competitive week-in, week-out, if we don’t have the seven overseas players?” said Hunter. The seven players in question are key members of Toronto’s small 23-man roster. Rugby league teams dress 17 players, including 13 starters. And injuries could be more common as Super League looks to a condensed schedule to get as much of the 2020 season in as possible.
Toronto has had visa issues in the past with both Lussick and Stanley, at different times, stranded overseas while awaiting the necessary documents to get back into England.
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