LOCAL players played starring roles in the Lancashire Amateur Rugby League open-age squad's impressive 42-14 defeat of Great Britain Police.

Blackbrook's Jason Mitchell grabbed a try and five goals, club colleague Gareth Hill scored a try and there were touchdowns also for Mike Woods (Thatto Heath) and Jamie Hill (Pilks Recs) who went over twice.

Others to catch the eye in a good team performance were Thatto Heath props Martin Horton and Jimmy Waterworth, Brook's Darren Mitchell and Phil Montgomery (Orrell St James).

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