The public of Flintshire are being urged to support the Seabrooks 20/20 Challenge between Rugby League and Rugby Union legends.
The match, which will take place on Sunday, August 16, will see the likes of Will Greenwood, Joe Lydon, Neil Back, Tim Stimpson, Charlie Hodgson, and Liam Botham compete against each other in a charity cricket event at the home of Pontblyddyn Cricket Club.
And event organiser Richard Greenwood, father of Will, admits that the opportunity to stage the event came purely by chance.
“It was one of those nice accidents,” he said.
“A colleague of mine said he had an estate in Flintshire and it contained a cricket pitch.
“I thought how best to use it and decided that we would have a cricket match.
“When thinking about the idea, I decided on a Rugby League versus Rugby Union match.”
Greenwood continued by explaining the brilliant work that chosen rugby charity Wooden Spoon carry out throughout the year, helping disadvantaged children.
“The Wooden Spoon has been in operation for 25 years,” he explained.
“It is the charity of the British and Irish Lions and the main aim is to help disadvantaged children. With the money raised we build things so that there is a lasting legacy, things like playgrounds and hydrotherapy pools.
“They have mostly been golf days and sportsman dinners, so this is the first time we have done a cricket event.
“It used to be just Rugby Union that were involved but we managed to get Rugby League on board, and I am delighted that this ideal opportunity has come along.
There will be a competitive edge and both teams will be playing to win and take the bragging rights.
“It started off with events and a few beers but it has grown in to a big exhibition and it helps to have a son who knows a number of important people.
“I have been quoted saying to Will ‘guess what you’re doing on August 16?’ He was happy to help out and I rang Joe Lydon after and he agreed to captain the Rugby League side.
“There are a lot of talented cricketers within the two teams, people like Garry Schofield, Jonathan Griffiths and Liam Botham - the son of Ian.
“Will was a county cricketer, Neil Back said he would love to play, Tim Stimpson and Simon Halliday, they are all coming along and bringing their families.”
And the former England international highlighted his hopes for the day: “The players understand the name of the game.
“The personalities on show are brilliant for the public and they will be doing everything to ensure everybody has an ejoyable day.
“We have arranged a signing area where the players will go when they are not batting or fielding.
“Sky’s Boots ‘N’ All programme is supporting the day and I urge everybody to come along, even three or four to a car to enjoy what promises to be an excellent day for all the family.
“We have also been able to arrange a kwick cricket tournament with four teams competing. It will act as a curtain raiser, and then come the interval of the 20/20 they will hold the final.”