Wigan Warriors' show of support for Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burrow

The shirts will feature a word each Warriors player has chosen to describe Burrow – who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease last December - alongside their name.

The shirts will be auctioned off via the Wigan Warriors Community Foundation eBay page with all proceeds donated to the Rob Burrow Fund.

Wigan skipper Sean O’Loughlin has chosen the word 'inspirational’ to describe Burrow on his jersey.

"To have that symbol embroidered on the shirt is pretty special and I think the boys will wear the shirt with pride," he said.

"It's nice of the club to acknowledge what Rob and his family are going through.

"Rob's a pretty special character in the sport, whether you know him or not.

"He's small in stature, but big in personality and was always big in performances throughout his career.

"He's a symbolic figure in the Super League era and for the boys to get a word on the shirt that they see Rob as is a nice touch and a good way to show our support."

Wigan executive director Kris Radlinski added: "We have always said that we would do something for Rob when Wigan played Leeds in Super League.

"Rather than just a financial gesture, we felt that it was important to let Rob know just what an impact that he had on his fellow players during his time as a player, and his inspirational approach and conduct since his diagnosis.

"We were all devastated when we heard about Rob's condition, but typically and expectedly, we came together to support him in such a unique way.

"I have never seen such an outpouring of emotion from a sport to one of its own.

"I hope Rob gains great strength, safe in the knowledge he is constantly in our thoughts at Wigan and we are all with him on this journey."

The game has been put back 24 hours and will be staged on neutral ground at St Helens.

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