SEAN Ervine was joined by Saints legends Matt Le Tissier and Franny Benali at the launch of his benefit year (seanervine 2016.com) at The Ageas Bowl’s Hilton Hotel.

Ervine's benefit is also supporting two charities: Naomi House & Jacksplace, which provides expert care to more than 280 life-limited and life-threatened children and young people, and the Piam Brown Ward, the Southampton Hospital Charity which helps to buy equipment, fund research and provide facilities that would otherwise be unaffordable under the NHS.

Hampshire legend Ervine, will continue his preparations for his 12th season with the county on Thursday, when he plays his first game at the Master Champions League in Dubai.

His Hampshire teammates Fidel Edwards, Ryan McLaren and Michael Carberry will also be playing in the new T20 tournament.