The tour party departs from Manchester Airport (Terminal 1)
at 10.30, and will be hoping to bring back the Victory Cup.

Lions Manager Neil Baxter is looking forward to the challenges
that lies ahead, he said, “The lads have trained really well and we are
now putting the finishing touches to our preparation. It will be a fantastic
experience for everyone and we hope to bring back the Victory Cup.”

Photographers & reporters are welcome to turn up at
the final training session or at the airport.

Squad

Players

Craig Calvert (Wath Brow), Gavin Corfield (Wigan St Judes), Paul Davidson (Wath
Brow), Mark Deans (Wath Brow), Paul Egan (Wigan St Patricks), Dave Goddard (Army),
Tommy Goulden (Leigh Miners Rangers), Carl Hughes (Stanley Rangers), Daniel
Kilshaw (Leigh East), Chris Lee (West Hull), Terry Lynn (West Hull), John McMullen
(Wigan St Judes), Darren Mitchell (Thatto Heath), Dave Price (Leigh Miners Rangers),
Paul Raftery (Eccles & Salford Juniors), Matthew Rogers (Eastmoor), Carl
Rudd (Wath Brow), Scott Teare (Wath Brow), Paul Toole (Blackbrook), Lee Wingfield
(Leigh East)

Management

Neil Baxter (Manager), Carl Sanderson (Assistant Manager), Mick Turner (Coach),
Kevin Thompson (Assistant Coach), Trevor Wiseman (Physio), Steve Manning (PRO)

Victory Cup 2004 Fixtures

Group A

9 May 2004

USA v Ireland

Kick Off: 3.00, Moscow, North Arena

12 May 2004

Russia v USA

Kick Off:18.00, Moscow, Big Sport Arena

16 May 2004

Ireland v Russia

Kick Off:16.00, Moscow, Big Sport Arena

Group B

10 May 2004

New Zealand v BARLA

Kick Off:17.00, Moscow, North Arena

13 May 2004

BARLA v France

Kick Off: 17.00, Moscow, North Arena

17 May 2004

France v New Zealand

Kick Off: 17.00, Moscow, North Arena

Victory Cup Final, 20th of May at the Big Sport Arena