WANDERERS' Reebok Stadium is to stage a RL Test against Australia next month after all, it was reported.

ARL chiefs said their Ashes tour of the UK will now go ahead.

The ARL had called off the trip to Britain amid safety fears as the UK backs the war against the Taliban in Afghanistan.

But after intense talks the Aussies will now fly over on a shortened tour.

The First Test will now be played at Huddersfield's McAlpine Stadium on November 11 with the second at the Reebok a week later with an evening kick off. It is believed Nov 17 is the scheduled date.

Club matches against Super League champions Bradford Bulls, World Club champions St Helens and Wigan Warriors have been scrapped.

ARL chairman Colin Love said: "The board decided to proceed with the postponed Kanagroos tour in an abbreviated fashion.

"The vast majority of players have expressed their desire that the tour proceed. It has only been with the help of the British High Commissioner in Australia, the British Government and the Rugby Football League in Great Britain that we have been able to address the earlier concerns."

RFL director Dave Callaghan said: "We are absolutely delighted that the Kangaroo tour is back on. This decision is of major significance for the sport of rugby league, both in this country and internationally."