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Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge kicks all other rugby games into touch on October 14th

New features and improvements for European release

Alternative Software is delighted to announce the release date of the highly anticipated Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge as Friday 14th October across Europe on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.

Whilst the game's slight delay may have frustrated Northern Hemisphere gamers wanting to play a simulation which does the game of rugby justice, the additional time been used to polish certain game play elements even further. This European release also introduces additional options to expand upon the already impressive feature set, making Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge an even better rugby experience.

Featuring more licenses, players and competitions than any rugby video game in history, players will experience the ultimate game, including the Aviva Premiership, RaboDirect PRO12 and the Orange Top 14. With all the major European teams included, and the only game to feature the All Blacks and the Wallabies, Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge offers everything a player needs in both club and international competitions.

"We're really pleased to be able to satisfy the huge demand from rugby fans across Europe by launching Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge on Friday October 14th", Commented Roger Hulley, Managing Director, Alternative Software.

"Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge isn't just a game based on international rugby, but is also for Welsh, Irish, Scottish English and French rugby club fans with the official licenses of the Aviva Premiership, RaboDirect PRO12, the Orange TOP 14, in fact every leading European rugby club is officially licensed within the game. With more features, more licenses, more players and more competitions than any other rugby game available, Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge will be the return to form that Rugby and video game fans have been hoping for."

Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge will be available for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC on Friday October 14th at all good high street and online retailers.