By Canadian Press

Toronto Wolfpack add Canadian international Rhys Jacks to growing roster

Aug 10, 2016 | 2:17 PM

TORONTO — The Toronto Wolfpack has signed its first Canadian player.

Rhys Jacks will join the rugby league squad for its inaugural season in the spring of 2017.

The Australian-born Jacks is Canadian through his Toronto-born father and has represented Canada in rugby league play. He has played club rugby league in Australia recently for Gold Coast Titans under-20 squad and went on trial with the Bradford Bulls in England.

The Wolfpack has also added Welsh international Dan Fleming, who has played for Halifax, Castleford, and most recently Bradford. He is the seventh player to join coach Paul Rowley’s team.

The Toronto club will play in Kingstone Press League 1, the third tier of English rugby league come March 2017.

The new franchise will play a 22-game regular season, with 11 contests at home on the artificial turf of the 9,600-seat Lamport Stadium. It will also take part in the knockout Challenge Cup.

The Canadian Press

Toronto Wolfpack add Canadian international Rhys Jacks to growing roster

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