Championship 1 Preview: London Skolars

The RFL’s dual-registration initiative may well present perennial strugglers London with a golden opportunity to climb up the league ladder in 2010.

The club’s relationship with the Harlequins could blossom into something that can benefit not only the Skolars, but rugby league in the capital as a whole.

Lamont Bryan is the obvious man to look out for but Skolars coach James Massara will be keen to highlight the potential of the younger talent coming through the ranks.

Welshman Curtis Cunningham and his wing partner Smokie Junor will be looking to cause problems for defences this season, along with the experienced Paul Thorman and Matt Thomas. With everybody else in the division improving, this season could be another long one for the Skolars, but coach Massara will be keen to get his side playing to their full potential.

Prediction: 11th
Key Man: Lamont Bryan