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Robert Elstone says Toronto Wolfpack are not guaranteed to get into Super League even if they win promotion

The Canadian team have cut a swathe through the Championship and are expected to win the play-offs.

But Super League chief Elstone warned: “They have to meet minimum standards. We are seeking a number of assurances - if we get those and Toronto win they are in.

“We are still in dialogue with the RFL and it is important that we get those assurances well before promotion is determined on the pitch.

“The dialogue started in July. What we cannot afford to do is make that decision once promotion is decided.”

Elstone confirmed the Wolfpack won’t take up their £2million Super League allowance from the TV contract if they get promoted.

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But Super League want guarantees that they have enough finances to compete in the top flight without the handout.

The extra £2million will be split between the other 11 teams. Super League also want certain promises on other issues, including visa and accommodation problems for visiting teams.

Meanwhile Josh Charnley hopes a players’ heart-to-heart will set Warrington on the way to silverware double.

The Wolves won the Challenge Cup last month but have lost seven of their last eight League games and were woeful in the 26-4 defeat at Leeds on Friday.

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Charnley said: “We thrashed it out between ourselves. It was one of those things where we had to bite the bullet and speak about it.

“We have just been playing silly at the final hurdle and we need to correct that. We will do everything to get to Old Trafford.”

Castleford, who face Warrington on Thursday, are considering appealing against the two-match ban handed out to Jesse Sene-Lefao for kneeing an opponent.