Saints have two more internationals in their ranks . . .

For Samoans Apollo Perelini and Vila Matautia have joined the United States squad for the World Cup qualifying competition which began in Florida this week.

Saints are reporting a brisk trade in tickets for their Boxing Day showdown with Wigan.

They are on sale Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 10am - 12pm.

Prices are: West Stand £14 Adults; North Stand £10; Adults £6 Concessionary; East Stand £12 Adults £8 Concessionary.

Sean Long produced a two-try performance in Great Britain's victory over the New Zealand Maori on Friday. Anthony Sullivan also touched down.

Former Saints full-back Steve Prescott has joined Wakefield Trinity Wiuldcats from Hull Sharks.

Tickets for the Independent Saints Supporters Association's Christmas Party, due to be held at the Unison (formerly Nalgo) Club on Friday, December 10, have now all been sold.

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