Easingwold-based Rugby League official Gerry Kershaw has been handed one of the most crucial appointments of his life.

Kershaw has been named as the video referee for Saturday's Tetley's Super League elimination final between fierce rivals Wigan Warriors and St Helens at the JJB Stadium.

Stuart Cummings, from Widnes, will be the on-field referee for the game to determine who will meet Bradford Bulls in the Grand Final.

Updated: 12:04 Thursday, October 04, 2001