Leigh Centurions v. Locomotiv Moscow preview

TXU Challenge Cup
By Matt Lawton
February 28 2003

The eyes of the Rugby League public will be fixed on Hilton Park this evening when the world famous Challenge Cup competition breaks new ground in international club competition.

The Russians of Locomotiv Moscow have travelled to England to take on the Centurions in a historic Challenge Cup Third Round tie at Hilton Park.

Leigh have promised a big night of entertainment and there is sure to be a carnival atmosphere, with Russian dignataries and RFL officials at the game.

Australian winger Michael Watts is out of the game with a back injury and is likely to be replaced by Academy star Eric Andrews.

Second row forward Phil Kendrick is also out and will be replaced by former Swinton forward Dale Holdstock who will be making his Leigh debut.

It is sure to be a great game at Hilton Park, be there for a piece of history!