Quote ="JEAN CAPDOUZE"This is going to be a great year for the Championship in 2017 with the following clubs in contention for promotion to Super League at year's end:
Toulouse Olympique
London Broncos
Hull Kingston Rovers
Bradford Bulls
Toulouse and London should have a great chance, because Leigh are likely to stumble in Super League, as are Salford.
The aspiring promotees will not want to be still in the Championship in 2018 when the Toronto Wolfpack will likely storm into contention for promotion to Super League.'"
Looks like the Championship will, indeed, be a good competition next year Add Fax, Dewsbury, Batley and hopefully a strong Sheffield to the mix and it will be very, very interesting indeed!
My initial thoughts are that KR will be the strongest in that league and the most likely of all Championship sides to gain promotion in the 8's; however, Toulouse will probably be good and could cause a few shocks. In truth, I fear for the Bulls; this season's failure and apparent financial consequences will have a further impact; if they don't make the top 4 next season then it could be curtains for them!