There are just a couple of days now until the Island is set for a real treat rugby-wise.
English rugby union side Wasps is sending its men's and women's legends sides over to take on Isle of Man select sides at the NSC on Saturday afternoon.
There'll be a carnival, family-oriented atmosphere too with fun events and attractions, stalls, food and drink and the like.
The players will also take part in coaching sessions, school appearances and a sold-out, fundraising, black tie dinner on Friday evening.
One of the organisers of the trip locally is John Bateson.
He told Ed Oldham how it came about: (play audio)
A limited number of tickets for the matches are left, costing ?3 each. They can be bought at the entrance on the day, but in order to guarantee them in advance call John Bateson on 470550.
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