Steve Prescott to kick off Gillette Fusion Centenary International

Former Hull FC and St. Helens full-back Steve Prescott, who is battling a rare form of stomach cancer, will kick off this Saturday's historic Gillette Fusion Centenary International between the Northern Union and All Golds at Warrington's Halliwell Jones Stadium.

Former Hull FC and St. Helens full-back Steve Prescott, who is battling a rare form of stomach cancer, will kick off this Saturday's historic Gillette Fusion Centenary International between the Northern Union and All Golds at Warrington's Halliwell Jones Stadium.

Prescott, who recently raised more than £50,000 by completing a 200 mile trek round ten engage Super League clubs, will take to the pitch in full Northern Union kit and will kick off proceedings on what will be a historic evening for Rugby League.

There will be a bucket collection for the Steve Prescott fund at the game.

Steve Prescott said: "It's a massive honour to be asked to kick off such a prestigious game and I'm delighted to accept the RFL's invitation to start the game. I can't quite believe I'm going to be taking part in a game featuring such legends as Stacey Jones and Wayne Bennett."

The Gillette Fusion Centenary International which is being played at Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington kicks off at 18:15 and will celebrate 100 years of international rugby league.

Supporters attending the game will also be able to watch the Rugby Union World Cup Final on a big screen at the Halliwell Jones stadium immediately after the match.

Pre-purchased family tickets for the Gillette Fusion Centenary International are available for just £35 as are 20 per cent discounts for all season ticket holders of all engage Super League and co-operative National clubs.

Due to the uncertainty about Royal Mail deliveries no tickets will be posted out from the RFL. Instead all tickets will be made available for collection from the Warrington Wolves souvenir shop from Tuesday to Friday between 9am and 5pm.

To purchase tickets, please call 0871 226 13 13 or visit www.rugbyleaguetickets.co.uk. Alternatively supporters can purchase tickets directly from the Halliwell Jones ticket office.