Rugby v cricket - England's George swaps sports to help tackle MND
England and Saracens' Jamie George on why he and Somerset's Lewis Gregory are playing a charity cricket match to raise money for motor neurone disease charities.
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"The boys love it because they're mad-keen cricket fans."
— Jamie George , Athlete
"A lot of our lads are excited to see the rugby boys in action and it will be nice to put them under a bit of pressure rather than it being in a rugby game."
— Lewis Gregory , Athlete
Key People
Ben Earl is a rugby union player from England known for playing as a flanker.
David 'Syd' Lawrence was an England and Gloucestershire fast bowler.
Doddie Weir was a former Scottish rugby player known for his advocacy against MND.
Elliot Daly is an English rugby player known for playing as a back for Saracens and the England national team.
Jamie George is a professional rugby player and captain for Saracens.
Lewis Gregory is the captain of Somerset's cricket team and has led them to multiple titles.
Max Malins is an English rugby player who plays as a back for Saracens and the England national team.
Owen Farrell is an English rugby player who has represented the national team and plays for Saracens.
Tom Kohler-Cadmore is an English cricketer who plays for Somerset.
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England and Saracens' Jamie George on why he and Somerset's Lewis Gregory are playing a charity cricket match to raise money for motor neurone disease charities.
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