WANDERERS' Reebok Stadium is to stage the Rugby League World Club championship between the best of Britain and Australia next year.
The Rugby Football League today announced the Super League champions' Saints' clash with Australian National Rugby League counterparts Sydney Roosters in the annual World Club Challenge would take place at the Reebok Stadium on February 14.
Saints, who beat Bradford in the Grand Final, have happy memories of the Bolton arena having edged out Brisbane Broncos there in a thrilling contest in 2001.
RFL executive chairman Richard Lewis said: "The Reebok Stadium is a world-class sporting venue and we would encourage all Rugby League fans throughout the country to get to the game and back Saints in their battle against the Roosters."
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