{"id":1086,"date":"2011-08-16T10:20:49","date_gmt":"2011-08-16T10:20:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/p=?1086"},"modified":"2011-08-16T10:20:49","modified_gmt":"2011-08-16T10:20:49","slug":"jason-leonard-confirmed-for-heroes-rugby-challenge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/gb\/news\/jason-leonard-confirmed-for-heroes-rugby-challenge\/","title":{"rendered":"Jason Leonard confirmed for Heroes Rugby Challenge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A number of big-name sporting stars are showing their support for soldiers by signing up to the Heroes Rugby Challenge.<\/p>\n<p>The event, organised by Help for Heroes, is scheduled for December 3rd and will be held at Twickenham Stadium.<\/p>\n<p>A match will take place between the Northern Hemisphere XV squad and the all-star Southern Hemisphere XV side, with professionals and members of the armed forces rugby teams making up the numbers.<\/p>\n<p>Jason Leonard, who was part of England's 2003 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