SAINTS will no doubt be looking to send former skipper Jon Wilkin out on a high.
The 34-year-old has announced he will be leaving the club at the end of the season.
He and his teammates are looking to get back on track after crashing out of the Challenge Cup to Catalans Dragons in Sunday's semi-finals but Wilkin's exit after 16 years will act as a spur to drive the team on to the Grand Final at Old Trafford.
The former Great Britain and England back-rower, who joined the club as a 19-year-old, will be looking to add one final piece of silverware in the Saints red vee.
He has already featured in two Grand Final successes, four Challenge Cups and a World Club Challenge.
Wilkin skippered Saints too until the role was taken over by James Roby this season.
Selection of Jon Wilkin pictures, by Bernard Platt:
Here's how fans are reacting to the news:
@JonWilkin2012 gutted to hear you’re leaving @Saints1890 you’ve been a great player. #thanksforthememories
— Kyle Donworth (@KdDonworth) August 9, 2018
@JonWilkin2012 I want to say thank you for bring brilliant servant and professional @Saints1890. I hope you stay involved in rugby league, and I wish you the best.
— Karl Fishwick (@KarlTheJarl1) August 9, 2018
WOW...@JonWilkin2012 not at @Saints1890 next year. Superstar legend...Will be massively missed. Been a great player.
— Geoff Strettle (@SAINTSGUS) August 9, 2018
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