Prince Albert now has two rugby clubs; Whiskey Jacks enter first season

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“I think it’s just going to keep growing from here. I’m quite excited to see what’s happening with the men’s team.”

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Although they’re new and playing against well-established teams in Saskatoon, McElligott believes the Whiskey Jacks could be a tough beat.

“I think we’re going to be competitive right off the bat,” said McElligott. “I think we’ve got a good mix of guys with experience and young guys with four or five [years] of junior rugby experience behind them.”

Dragons

McElligott said it was a little early to say how his Dragons would shape up this season, but that the Dragons will rely on their veterans to help coach some of the team’s younger players. Two of those players will be standoff Ashton Milligan, who will help lead the backs, and forward Ryland Gibb to lead the pack.

Both have played with the provincial team at the U17 level with the Dragons for at least four years, with Milligan entering his fifth with the Dragons. Milligan also played U-18 men’s Ultra Sevens Rugby tournament in Colombia in December.

“We’re expecting big things from both of those two,” said McElligott.

Dragons Home Games:

Dragons vs All Blacks, April 30, 6 p.m.

Dragons vs Harlequins, May 7, 6 p.m.

Dragons vs Wallabies, May 19, 6 p.m.

Dragons vs Springboks, June 9, 6 p.m.

Whiskey Jacks Home Games:

Whiskey Jacks vs Wild Oats, July 11, 3 p.m.

Whiskey Jacks vs Badgers, July 15, 8 p.m.

Whiskey Jacks vs Gophers, July 18, 3 p.m.

Whiskey Jacks vs Krems, July 23, 8 p.m.

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