BEV REVED

Warriors star French loves old school challenge of the Jungle

WIGAN'S Bevan French is preparing for an inhospitable welcome at Castleford, admitting: "It reminds me why I play!"

The Aussie superstar hopes to begin the champions' title defence in style when the BBC televise a live Super League game for the first time tonight.

Anyone switching on could see the elusive stand-off bewitching defenders with his silky skills. But Castleford's rickety old Wheldon Road ground, where fans are packed on terraces so close to the action, is like a blast from the past.

French, 28, said of 'The Jungle': "I'm not going to lie. It's a tough place to go. Those little changing rooms don't really give you much space to warm up and get ready.