support soldiers<\/a> by backing the Heroes Rugby Challenge this year.<\/p>\nThe event marks the tenth anniversary of the armed forces operations in Afghanistan and follows a special match staged at Twickenham Stadium in 2008.<\/p>\n
On that occasion some £1.46 million was raised for Help for Heroes and the charity says it wants to repeat this success when the challenge takes place on December 3rd this year.<\/p>\n
The Northern Hemisphere XV – managed by Lawrence Dallaglio, Jason Leonard and Ieuan Evans – will be pitted against the Southern Hemisphere XV, led by Wallaby and All Black World Cup winners Michael Lynagh and Sean Fitzpatrick.<\/p>\n
Adult tickets are priced at £40 and £30, while junior fees are £15 and £10.<\/p>\n
The team captains and players have not yet been announced, but their names are expected to be released at the official launch in August.<\/p>\n
Posted by Mark Wilkins
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