Saints to field strong side

Saints name solid line-up for Mike Bennett testimonial

By Rachel Griffiths   Last updated: 21st January 2010   Subscribe to RSS Feed

Saints to field strong side

Bennett: To make appearance

I'm delighted both Saints and Halifax are playing strong sides in my honour

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St Helens have named 11 members of their Grand Final side for the Mike Bennett testimonial match against Halifax at Knowsley Road.

Coach Mick Potter will field most of the senior players who did not feature in Saints' 42-26 triumph at Widnes on Tuesday, which means Leon Pryce will get the chance to team up with new half-back partner Kyle Eastmond for the first time.

The match will also see Paul Wellens, James Roby, Nick Fozzard and James Graham make their first run-outs of the pre-season.

Bennett, whose career was prematurely ended by a shoulder injury, has been re-registered so he can make a brief outing.

"I'm delighted both Saints and Halifax are playing strong sides in my honour," said Bennett. "I'm also looking forward to having a run out myself."

The clash will be the last warm-up for the senior squad ahead of their opening Super League game against Hull on February 6.