LANGTREE Park will host South Sydney Rabbitohs versus Saints in the World Club Challenge on Sunday, February 22 next year, Super League chief executive Nigel Wood has confirmed.
The reward for victory in Saturday's Grand Final is the chance to represent Europe against the NRL champions, owned by film star Russell Crowe.
The Rabbitohs include Yorkshire's Burgess brothers George, Tom and Luke in their ranks, though Sam - the hero of their Grand Final victory over Canterbury Bulldogs - is now joining rugby union's Bath.
The match will be the climax to the extended World Club Series, which also sees Wigan host Brisbane Broncos and Warrington Wolves entertain St George-Illawarra.
“St Helens, Wigan and Warrington are three great clubs who thoroughly deserve their place in the World Club Series and will be a genuine match for their Australia opponents,” said Wood.
“South Sydney, Brisbane and St George-Illawarra are also blessed with English talent and their arrival in the UK will give a fascinating glimpse into the comparative strengths of Super League and the NRL.”
Details of ticket prices and availability for the three matches in the World Club Series will be announced later this year.
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