Canada Wolverines and coaching staff pose for a group photo following international rugby league test match action against Jamaica last year.
Rhys Jacks is in for a busy day Saturday.
The 35-year-old halfback will coach the Canadian under-19 rugby league team against Jamaica before captaining the senior Canada Wolverines later in the day against the Reggae Warriors.
The games, on the camps of the University of West Indies in Montego Bay, are a fundraiser for relief from last month’s hurricane Melissa.
“When we drive to training we can see the areas damaged by the storm,” said Canada coach Aaron Zimmerle.
Where Canada is staying has “minimal damage,” he reported. But other buildings are missing roofs and windows.
The Canadian players, who dug into their own pocket to pay for the trip,

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