Rugby League: Widnes sign South African Jamie Bloem

Tuesday 28 May 1996 23:02 BST

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Widnes have signed the South African full-back Jamie Bloem, even though he is serving a two-year suspension for drug abuse and will not be able to play until next season.

Mal Meninga, the former Australian captain, is to coach the Canberra Raiders next season. He has decided against a playing comeback after 18 months in retirement.

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