The result of the Championship Grand Final between London Broncos and Toulouse may have a huge impact on Super League's future.
London Broncos were Super League mainstays between 1996 and 2014, but their sole top-flight campaign over the past nine years came in 2019London Broncos travel to Toulouse Olympique in the Championship Grand Final on Sunday, with promotion to Super League at stake.
The Londoners were seen as underdogs heading into the play-offs after finishing fifth in the table - three places and six points below Toulouse - but director of rugby and performance Mike Eccles has been confident of their chances of challenging for promotion all season. Now tenants of League Two club AFC Wimbledon on Plough Lane, the south-west London side reached the Grand Final with two big away wins, triumphing 42-0 at Sheffield Eagles in a play-off eliminator before a 36-26 victory at table-topping Featherstone Rovers in the semi-finals.Broncos captain Will Lovell was part of the squad relegated from Super League on points difference four years ago
"I'd be devastated if we don't get the result but I'd be really pleased for Toulouse. I've got a lot of time for them, their coach Sylvain and their playing group."Former Great Britain coach Brian Noble believes either club would boost Super League's appeal, but that having a top-flight side based in London would be his preference.
Loose forward Dean Parata was named Championship player of the year, alongside Halifax Panthers' Lachlan Walmsley, hooker Bill Leyland picked up the young player of the year award and Eccles was crowned coach of the year."We are buzzing for all three of them. They fully deserve the accolades.Broncos targeting 'magic' spot in Super League
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