Visa issues for Sonny Bill Williams and Co threatens to curtail Toronto Wolfpack's 2020 season
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Visa issues for Sonny Bill Williams and Co threatens to curtail Toronto Wolfpack's 2020 season
EXCLUSIVE: The Canadian club’s seven overseas players - including superstar Sonny Bill Williams - are all on visas that limit them to six months a year in the UK
https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/rugby-le ... s-22356052
https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/rugby-le ... s-22356052
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But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
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But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
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Toronto withdraw from Superleague 2020
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Re: Toronto withdraw from Suoerleague 2020
Sad, but could see something like this happening when so many of their players visas had or were running out
Anyone can support a team when it is winning, that takes no courage.
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
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Re: Toronto withdraw from Suoerleague 2020
I agree Josie
Personally think the club's cut its losses as soon as possible and the fact visas has become an issue was "convenient"
Expect promotion and relegation for this season to be suspended any day now
Personally think the club's cut its losses as soon as possible and the fact visas has become an issue was "convenient"
Expect promotion and relegation for this season to be suspended any day now
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Re: Toronto withdraw from Suoerleague 2020
They have to be relegated surely?
No point deducting points as they don’t have any what good would a fine do?
No point deducting points as they don’t have any what good would a fine do?
Re: Toronto withdraw from Suoerleague 2020
Well this further screws up the season with some clubs clubs having taken points off them and others yet to play them.
There must also be a chance Les Cats might not be able to complete all their fixtures if travel restrictions prevent it.
I think this season should be written off with whatever fixtures that can be arranged counting towards some other made up the up trophy. The season looks nothing like normal and with reduced fixtures is pretty meaningless. The only reason to play games is to secure revenue and I am sure fans will still watch whatever is left but it's a bit of a joke to call whoever wins SL champions.
There must also be a chance Les Cats might not be able to complete all their fixtures if travel restrictions prevent it.
I think this season should be written off with whatever fixtures that can be arranged counting towards some other made up the up trophy. The season looks nothing like normal and with reduced fixtures is pretty meaningless. The only reason to play games is to secure revenue and I am sure fans will still watch whatever is left but it's a bit of a joke to call whoever wins SL champions.
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Re: Toronto withdraw from Suoerleague 2020
The RFL are discussing suspending promotion & relegation this weekfozzieskem wrote: ↑Mon Jul 20, 2020 6:57 pm They have to be relegated surely?
No point deducting points as they don’t have any what good would a fine do?
Anyone can support a team when it is winning, that takes no courage.
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
Re: Toronto withdraw from Suoerleague 2020
Let’s be honest the Toronto thing is abit of a farce anyways. A team from Canada?!?
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Re: Toronto withdraw from Suoerleague 2020
Dear god you can’t make it up can you?josie andrews wrote: ↑Mon Jul 20, 2020 7:55 pmThe RFL are discussing suspending promotion & relegation this weekfozzieskem wrote: ↑Mon Jul 20, 2020 6:57 pm They have to be relegated surely?
No point deducting points as they don’t have any what good would a fine do?
It’s been a shambles from day one with them this season,one thing after another with them it’s time to cut the cord and let them go,harsh I know.
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Re: Toronto withdraw from Suoerleague 2020
CONFIRMED
https://www.totalrl.com/rfl-championshi ... ke-place/There will be no promotion and relegation from Super League after the RFL declared the Championship and League 1 null and void.
I'm a better fan than you
Because I don't "Boo"!!!
Yes I bloody know transfer fees do not count on the salary cap for those illiterates that need it explaining to them because they assume everyone is as thick as they are
Because I don't "Boo"!!!
Yes I bloody know transfer fees do not count on the salary cap for those illiterates that need it explaining to them because they assume everyone is as thick as they are