England internationals James Graham, Tom Burgess and George Williams all resume training on Wednesday as Australia’s NRL kick-starts its return to play process.
The trio are among seven Englishmen who will be back on the field months before their Super League counterparts as the competition Down Under puts its bold plan into practise.
All 16 clubs have set up isolation camps, including New Zealand Warriors, who were given special permission to fly in while strict border controls continue. “It's a great day for rugby league to see our squads assembling for the first time since the competition was suspended,” ARLC chairman Peter V'landys said. “I'm grateful to clubs and players for the commitment they've shown to ensure the competition