BRISBANE - Kangaroos skipper Darren Lockyer returned to Broncos training today, declaring himself an almost certain starter for the World Club Challenge rugby league playoff against St Helens.
Rugby league's 2006 player of the year believed he would be right for the final against England's Super League championsat Reebok Stadium on February 23.
Lockyer and the Broncos are desperate to atone for their 2001 defeat to the Saints at the same ground when they gave up an 18-4 lead to lose 18-20.
Lockyer said the Broncos would be at full strength for the match as long as all seven internationals came through the pre-season with no troubles.
"We want to learn from our past mistakes," the test, Queensland and Broncos five-eighth said.
"We got beaten in 2001 and this year we want to make sure don't leave any stone unturned.
"As long as everyone is fit before we leave on February 13, we'll be as strong as we can be."
Lockyer underwent wrist surgery after finishing a wonderful 2006 when he led the Broncos to the National Rugby League title, Queensland to the State of Origin crown and Australia to Tri-Nations glory against New Zealand and Great Britain.
He has vowed not to rest on his laurels in the year ahead.
"2007 is a new challenge. 2006 is gone, it's in the record books and we've just got to move on now," he said.
