CHRIS Bridge has thanked supporters following the start of a Testimonial campaign marking his 10 years with Warrington Wolves.

The centre or half back reported no ill effects on his own return to first-team action in his Testimonial game against Hull KR on Sunday.

"I'd like to thank everyone who braved the elements to come out for my game," said Bridge, who featured for 25 minutes off the bench in his first game since a double hernia operation and recovery from a ruptured abductor.

"It's been emotional, walking out on to the field with my daughter (Anais, aged four).

"I'd like to thank the club too. It's been a privilege to play for Warrington for 10 years and I'm really proud to be here.

"The support of the fans means the world to me. Let's not just make it my year, but yours too."

He believes the current squad is "up there" with the best the club has had.

"There's competition in every spot and nobody's guaranteed a spot," he said.

"As people will have seen from the two friendlies, everyone's playing at a high intensity and wants a starting jersey. And it's going to be hard to get one."

Wolves' head of coaching and rugby Tony Smith added: "It was a big day for Chris on Sunday.

"Everybody's got a lot of time for Chris in trying to help him through some good times and some tough times as well and they all went out there against Hull KR and played their hearts out - obviously because it's part of their job but for him too."