Wolfpack’s call to halt relegation

TORONTO chairman Bob Hunter remains confident of a resumption of the 2020 Super League season but says clubs are discussing the possibility of suspending relegation.

The newly promoted Wolfpack are currently bottom of the table and favourites for automatic relegation after losing their opening six matches but Hunter insists his views are not motivated by self-interest and that other clubs are supportive of the idea.

“We, amongst other clubs, have voiced our opinion that we don’t think that this is a good year to do it but that’s an RFL decision,” Hunter told the PA news agency.

“It has nothing to do with our zero and six record and I know we’re not alone in expressing that. The year has been so disruptive, I just don’t think it’s fair to any team.”

The Wolfpack have played all six matches so far in England due to a combination of the harsh Canadian winter and the unavailability of their local authority-owned Lamport Stadium until April.

Their Easter fixture with Catalans Dragons in Perpignan is certain to be postponed and Toronto’s run of three home games, starting with the visit of Hull FC on April 18, is set to follow suit.

Both Toronto and the Catalans are affected by overseas travel restrictions and Hunter concedes his club may have to switch more fixtures to the UK.

“Everything is up in the air,” Hunter said. “Until the restrictions are relaxed, we’re in a bit of a no-man’s land as to when we can start playing again.

“I think everyone is optimistic that we can play, realistically no-one knows what that might be.

“We’re looking at a bunch of different options.”