Jamaica are looking to make their mark on rugby league
Thursday 20 October 2016 16:34, UK
Jamaica are looking to make their mark on the world of rugby league when they take on Wales on Friday.
Think of Jamaica's sporting achievements and rugby league is not the first thing that comes to mind. However they have a passionate following and their ambition is to qualify for the next World Cup.
Jamaica won their first game in seven years last Sunday when they beat Ireland 68-16 and will be looking to make it back-to-back-wins when they take on Wales on Friday.
However, their ambition is to compete on the biggest stage and they have set their sights on the World Cup in 2021.
They will not compete in the 2017 World Cup, which takes place in Australia and New Zealand, after they were beaten in the qualifiers by Canada and America, but their coach Glenn Morrison is confident they can do it next time round.
Morrison moved from Australia to play for the Bradford Bulls 2007 and has had a stint with Wakefield Trinity Wildcats as a player and assistant-coach.
"I think [against Ireland] we showed that we have the squad, and the structures we have put in place in the last six months means that next time the qualifiers come round we will be there or there abouts," said Morrison.
