Reggae Warriors at Rugby League World Cup in 2022
Jamaica Reggae Warriors will take on Wales men in a rugby league international in Wales at The Lextan Gnoll in Neath on Tuesday 15th October (kick-off 7.30pm)
It will be Jamaica's first international of 2024, but four days later the Reggae Warriors will face Canada in Toronto to complete their 2024 calendar of friendlies. This will be the second meeting of the two teams, previously, they drew 16 all in 2016.
Wales head coach John Kear said: "The game against Jamaica is important for a number of reasons. One is preparation for the World Cup qualifying competition that we have within a week of the game plus, more importantly for me is that we’re playing a Wales men’s international in South Wales for the first time in years and it’s absolutely vital that we play at home every year.
“The majority of the Jamaica team, like ours, will come from a Championship environment and there are still play-offs going on at that time, so we’ll both be looking at the scenario and see who’s ruled out and who we have to draft in."
The Welsh will use the game as a warm up for their World Cup qualifying match agaisnt Serbia on October 22.
RLJ director and head coach Romeo Monteith said: "Jamaica are looking forward to the match. For the first time since the World Cup in 2022, it will our UK coaches, comprising Rhys Lovegrove and Jy-Mel Coleman for this match, a chance to see the UK based players which is important as we head towards World Cup qualifiers in 2025.
“We've only had one international since the last World Cup, and that was against the USA last December in Kingston. We played only Jamaican-based players then, so this is the perfect chance to engage our English-based professionals. We hope to have some key senior players involved but also to debut several younger players who we hope will become main stays over the next few years.
“We expect a good match against Wales, they are preparing for their World Cup qualifiers and will have a strong squad. It's brilliant they get to play at home and we are encouraging fans and sponsors to support both teams."
Admission prices for the match will be £7 for adults, £3 for senior citizens and children aged 12-16 and free for those aged 11 and under. Tickets can be bought now by going to www.neathrfc.com
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