The Australian Aboriginals flew into England on Thursday for a six-match tour which will include two Tests against the British Amateur Rugby League Association's Lions.

The Aboriginals, who first toured in 1996, will play their first match on Sunday against Lancashire at Spotland Stadium.

The tour party includes the legendary Ronnie Gibbs, who starred with Castleford in the 1989-90 season, and cultural entertainer Alf Priestly, who will be making school visits and providing half-time match entertainment at Saturday's Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford.