A HANDFUL of experienced stars are named in a youthful looking Saints squad preparing to tackle Sheffield Eagles on Saturday.

Regan Grace, Matty Smith, Theo Fages, Danny Richardson, Dominique Peyroux and Kyle Amor are among those from Justin Holbrook's Super League squad set to feature at Ruskin Sports Village.

New signing James Bentley is in the mix too.

Seven top-age Academy players are also set to feature in the 3.30pm kick-off, providing an opportunity for all the younger players involved to shine and continue their development against tough opposition.

Saints squad: Aaron Smith, Alex Eckley, Callum Hazard, Cameron Brown, Chris Follin, Danny Richardson, Dominique Peyroux, Jack Ashworth, Jake Spedding, James Bentley, Jorge Lewtas, Josh Eaves, Kevin Brown, Kyle Amor, Liam Cooper, Mathew Costello, Matty Lees, Matty Smith, Regan Grace, Rob Fairclough, Ryan Morgan, Theo Fages, Tom Nisbet.

The game at Ruskin Sports Village is sold out – but Saints say they will make extensive highlights of the game available as soon as possible after the match.

The game against Leigh Centurions on Friday, January 26, kick off 8pm, will go ahead at the Totally Wicked Stadium.