WARRINGTON’S most capped international, Mike Gregory, has also made more World Cup appearances than any other Wolves player so far.

He made his World Cup debut alongside Wire teammate Mark Forster in Great Britain's 1987 defeat of France at Headingley.

The former Wigan St Patricks amateur, who has also scored more World Cup tries than any other Warrington player, bagged his first two in that 52-4 success against France.

His most famous try was the long range effort that secured Great Britain victory in the third Test against Australia at the Sydney Football Stadium, with the game doubling up for World Cup points.

That came two months after he got over the line in the 42-22 win against Papua New Guinea at Lloyd Robson Oval in Port Moresby Greg’s first World Cup defeat came in his fourth outing, losing 12-10 to New Zealand in Christchurch eight days after the glorious victory in Sydney and ending hopes of an appearance in the final against the Kangaroos.

Then came Greg’s first World Cup game as captain of the Lions, a 10-6 win against New Zealand at Wigan in the opening clash of the 1989 to 1992 competition.

He continued as skipper on tour in 1990 as a win was achieved against PNG in Port Moresby and a loss was suffered against the Kiwis in Christchurch.

Greg’s final World Cup appearance was as a substitute in the 14-0 loss to Australia at Elland Road, Leeds, in November, 1990.

Gregory, or Captain Marvel as he was also known by fans, made his debut in 1982/83 and amassed 222 appearances before his final game in the 1993/94 season.

Gregory's back row quality was a major asset as Wire reached eight cup finals in the first eight of his 12 seasons at Wilderspool Stadium.

Click on the following links to read about other Warrington World Cup heroes.

Gerry Helme, Duane Mann, Allan Bateman, Steve Roach, Barry Philbin, Andy Gregory, Albert Naughton, Jerome Guisset, Jonathan Davies, John Woods, Dave Chisnall, Iestyn Harris, Jim Challinor, Bobby Wanbon, Lee Penny, Gary Mercer, Dean Busby, Bobby Greenough, Derek Noonan, Toa Kohe-Love, John Bevan, Mark Jones, Eric Fraser, Kevin Tamati, Lee Briers, Des Drummond, Tommy Martyn, Kevin Ellis, Mark Forster, Tawera Nikau