Luger lines up for charity clash

3:22pm Friday 18th July 2008

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Dan Luger will bring his formidable try-scoring record to Twickenham on September 20 as the latest recruit in the Help for Heroes match (2.30pm).

The winger - arguably one of England's top finishers with a strike rate of 24 tries in 38 matches - will be back on home turf for the first time since 2003.

The 33-year-old will feature in the Help for Heroes XV alongside fellow 2003 World Cup winners Will Greenwood, Mark Regan, Martin Johnson and captain for the day, Lawrence Dallaglio.

Luger will return to the scene of his injury-time try from Iain Balshaw's kick that gave England victory over Australia in November 2000.

"A chance to play at Twickenham doesn't come around very often. This could be my last chance and I wanted to grab it," said Luger.

"It's going to be fantastic - look at the guys who have already agreed to play. Help for Heroes is a great cause to be part of.

"The past couple of seasons I have been playing for Toulon (France) so I'm in quite good shape, but I will be getting in some extra training to prepare for this match."

This will be the first time that the five England stars have played together since 2003.

The Help for Heroes XV, managed by former England captain Phil de Glanville, will face an International XV managed by Ieuan Evans and captained by Scott Gibbs.

Tickets for the Help for Heroes match on September 20 are available from Ticketmaster on 0844 8472492 or at www.Ticketmaster.co.uk.

Tickets are priced from £20 for adults and £10 for juniors (under 16) with a family ticket for two adults and two children costing £50.