Hull Kingston Rovers chairman Neil Hudgell says Toronto Wolfpack’s withdrawal from Super League less than two weeks before the season restart is “inexcusable”.
Hudgell has also questioned the validity of the club’s much discussed visa issues and says recent events will add scepticism to the sport’s attempts to expand into North America, with further clubs planned in Ottawa and New York.
The Robins boss says Toronto’s recruitment of Sonny Bill Williams - at a reported cost greater than Rovers’ entire squad - highlights an ill-advised approach that would always leave the Wolfpack vulnerable.
Hudgell said: “I think the timing of this is absolutely diabolical. To drop this on the competition 12 days ahead of the season relaunch is inexcusable.
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