Percival and Lomax honoured by teammates as retirement announcements celebrated
Long-serving St Helens duo Mark Percival and Jonny Lomax were led out by their teammates ahead of the club's Super League opener against Hull KR, receiving a guard of honour to mark their retirement announcements. Lomax responded to the tribute by crossing for the first try of the new season. The ceremony reflects the standing both players hold within the St Helens organisation after years of service to the club.
Read the full story at skysports.comRetirement tributes in rugby league carry real weight when they come from teammates, and the guard of honour for Percival and Lomax speaks to the culture at St Helens as they begin a new campaign. Lomax still producing moments of quality — a try on the opening day — underlines that the pair depart on their own terms, with the focus now shifting to how the club manages the transition in their back-line depth.
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