Rugby League: Chambers gets first taste of league

Apr 18 2008 by Our Correspondent, South Wales Echo

DWAIN Chambers gets a taste of rugby league on Sunday week after Castleford got permission to play a friendly reserve game against York.

The 30-year-old, in the third week of a month’s trial with Super League’s bottom club, will get the chance to show his paces at the Jungle.

Tigers coach Terry Matterson decided a Super League outing would be “dangerous” for the controversial athlete, who has never played either code of rugby in his life, but admits he needs to see him in action before deciding whether or not to offer him a contract.

“Dwain is progressing well in training and the coaching staff will continue to monitor progress before making a final decision on his future,” said club spokesman David Smart.

“He is free to play in the reserve grade or academy.”