Rea keeps
Broncos on their toes

Tony Rea has named a squad of twenty who are in the frame to line up against Leeds Rhinos in Sunday's opening game of Tetley's Rugby Super League IX. Missing from the 24-man squad will be Mat Toshack, Lee Greenwood, Dave Highton and Andy McNally.

Rea said: "I won't know the run-on 17 until Saturday. We have a couple of players who are seriously pushing for a place in the first game, and I'm keeping everyone on their toes."

Team as follows:

Paul Sykes, Jon Wells, Nigel Roy, Mark O'Halloran, John Kirkpatrick, Rob Purdham, Dennis Moran, Francis Stephenson, Neil Budworth, Steele Retchless, Andrew Hart, Joe Mbu, Jim Dymock ?

Substitutes from: Lee Sanderson, Andrew Brocklehurst, Tommy Haughey, Radney Bowker, Mitch Stringer, Steve Trindall, Rob Jackson

Kick off is at 3pm and supporters who cannot get to the game will be able to listen to all the action live through the Broncos website courtesy of live commentary from BBC 94.9fm - visit www.londonbroncos.co.uk

In other news:

Team Mascots Buck & Dusty have come back from their off-season spell looking great; they will have their very first gallop on Saturday 6th March at Griffin Park.

The Broncos are looking for a couple of Match Day Cowboys to perform at Griffin Park across the 2004 season. If you're up for it, please send your email to community@londonbroncos.co.uk and for further info call 0208 232 1562. Applicants must apply by no later than Friday 20th February. Crack those whips!

Those not at the game and not on the web, can get live score updates via SMS Text straight to their phone by subscribing to the new Text Broncos - Fans can subscribe through the Broncos website.

London Broncos first home game in Tetley's Super League IX is against St Helens at 6pm on Saturday 6th March at Griffin Park - tickets for this big season opener can now be bought online or through the ticket booking hotline: 0871 222 1657

London will play Salford City Reds in the fourth round of the Powergen Challenge Cup at Griffin Park at 3pm on Sunday 29th February. Tickets are now on sale -0871 222 1657.