FUND-raisers for the Luke Bryan Appeal Fund are hoping that Rugby League fans will dig deep into their pockets during the second Great Britain-Australia Test match in Manchester this weekend.

Supporters of the fund for the brave teenager, injured in a rugby accident, will be holding various collections around the Old Trafford ground before the match on Saturday, November 8.

Appeal committee member Bernard Garner told the Star: "We are hoping everyone from St Helens who is going to the match will donate some money to the appeal.

" On a separate note, I would also like to express our gratitude to David Odgen Travel who have very kindly offered to provide the transport to and from Old Trafford on the day free of charge."

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