Toronto Wolfpack complete deal to sign Last Tackle triallist Chad Bain

Canada international Chad Bain is set to become the first domestic player to represent the Toronto Wolfpack.

The 24-year-old prop, born in Belleville, Ontario, played for Canada in the 2017 World Cup qualifiers and has been handed a full-time contract with the Wolfpack after impressing in the club's Last Tackle open trials.

Bain was man of the match in the Toronto trialists' 28-26 win over Brighouse Rangers in December and is the fourth player from the trials to be signed up.

"I'm really pleased to welcome Chad to the team," said the club's chief executive Eric Perez.

"He worked really hard and has proven to us that he has what it takes to contribute to the squad and it's even better that he is a native of our province of Ontario.

"Chad is the first Ontario domestic player to be signed by the Wolfpack and is a perfect example of the growth of rugby league in this province. We are eager to grow the sport in our region and it's players like Chad who are helping us lead the way."

Bain played with Canadian club Brantford Broncos in 2014 and 2015 and also played rugby league for Bradford amateur club Dudley Hill and rugby union for Bradford Salem.

Toronto are currently training at Brighouse and will play a friendly against Challenge Cup holders Hull at the KCOM Stadium on January 22 in readiness for their opening league game against London Skolars in March.