RUGBY fans - wouldn't you just love to have the chance to put one of your Sale Sharks heroes on the spot?

Well you will be able to soon - thanks to the Messenger.

We are giving our readers the chance to learn more about one of the stars of the Sharks performances last season.

Mark Cueto scored more tries than anyone else in the Zurich Premiership last season. And he has agreed to answer your questions about himself, the club and what the future holds.

Readers will be able to send their questions to the Messenger's website, www.thisistrafford.co.uk and get Mark's own slant on the sport as the new season kicks off.

Having won a European trophy and finished second in the league last year, fans expect big things of the Sharks this year.

Watch this space for details of how you can take part and how you can send your questions in.

Meanwhile, Sharks are looking forward to record crowds as the season's opener against Northampton Saints approaches.

Season ticket sales at Heywood Road are on target to double to more than 2000 for the 2002/03 season, and with a limited capacity of just over 5,000, the full house signs may be a regular sight.

Sharks manager Carl Fox is delighted with the upturn in support.

He said, "After last year's successes both on and ff the pitch, we are delighted that the fans have backed us. The Sharks needed this backing to show that top class rugby is what the north west public wants."