England turn up the heat for Legends

World Cup winner Neil Back captains a unique line up that spans the two codes and the last two decades. An England team that exudes class, speed and skill is sure to set alight the large crowd. 

According to Tournament Director Neal Coupland, "The side is an array of talent rarely seen as a collective unit before. The England selection is a real who's who of world rugby stars.

“In the eyes of many this team is destined to secure the inaugural Legends of Rugby title and the beautiful new glass trophy that goes with it."

The full team is:
Richard Greenwood [Team Manager]
Neil Back
John Bentley
Jos Baxendell
Andy Gomarsall
Steve Hampson
Martin Offiah
Steve Prescott
Kris Radlinski
Paul Sculthorpe
Tim Stimpson
The all white England strip will be sponsored by Calor, the country’s leading supplier of Liquid Petroleum Gas. Jon Tanner, Sales and Marketing Director of Calor said, "We are enormously proud of our reputation developed over 75 years in the industry so to put our names on the shirts of these famous players, who have done their country proud during their careers, is a real honour." 

Sky Sports have confirmed that the event will be given top billing on the weekend of January 2nd and January 3rd 2010. The 2 hour special will be screened at 7pm and 11pm on Saturday and 6.30am and 2pm on Sunday. Rising star and host of Sky Sports News, Natalie Sawyer will present the show. 

Past and present stars of both codes will take part in a unique indoor tournament in the Athletics Arena at the EIS. Played under International touch rules, 4 teams: England, Wales, New Zealand All Golds and the Buccaneers will play each other to find the Legends of Rugby Champions 2009.

Tickets are on sale and are available from www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk or by phoning 0114 2 789 789.
The Wooden Spoon has been adopted as the events official charity and will receive a cheque on behalf of the winning team. Wooden Spoon will also benefit from other fundraising activity on the night.