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Toronto coach Paul Rowley says his side’s win over Championship favourites Leigh will resonate back in Canada.

The Wolfpack have to wait until May to play on home soil while their Lamport Stadium base is being upgraded, but Sunday’s 34-12 win was broadcast live on TV across Canada.

The result enhanced the club’s Super League credentials after a pre-season disrupted by injuries and the shock exits of high profile trio Fuifui Moimoi, Dave Taylor and Ryan Bailey.

Rowley says the win won’t have gone unnoticed in Toronto.

He said: “For a club that’s not been around for too long we’ve got a really loyal, faithful bunch of fans.

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“We average over 7,500 at home in Canada, and I’m pretty confident they will have been eagerly viewing and supporting from afar.

“The result will definitely land on the other side of the Atlantic and be met with optimism.

“My belief in this project has been there from the off, but the longer it goes on, the more tangible how big it could actually be becomes.

“I think we’ve dispelled a few myths among other clubs when we’ve gone out and told our story, and more people believe that this is the way forward.

“We’re costing nobody any money to be here - it’s costing the club - and we’re here for the good of the game.”

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The return of Rowley and 10 former players to Leigh had dominated the build-up to the game, but he insists he was able to detach himself from any emotion.

He added: “It’s too early to be writing anybody off or crowning anyone champions - it’s week one and both ourselves and Leigh have some tough challenges ahead.

“We know this competition is really strong, but nevertheless with so much attention on the game it was nice to get a win and get people talking.”