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Former England stars to play in hybrid match to raise funds for MND
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FORMER England rugby union and rugby league stars will take part in a unique hybrid match at Headingley next month to raise funds to research and support those living with Motor Neurone Disease.
The idea for the November 17 showdown was devised by Rob Burrow and former Gloucester player Ed Slater, who was diagnosed with MND in 2022, before Burrow passed away at the age of 41 in June.
The “745 Game” – named for the shirt numbers worn by Burrow, Slater and Scotland great Doddie Weir, who died in 2022 aged 52 – will be played under a series of cross-code rules specifically designed for the occasion.
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