RNRL is well represented in the squad at player level whilst RNRL Director Of Rugby Wayne Okell is head coach for the competition. Wayno has plenty of support from RN Team Manager Jase Steele and RN Head Coach Danny Johnson not to mention stat man Steve Smallbone and PR Man Perry Mason

Head Coach Wayne Okell announced the squad at midday today:

In choosing the squad Okell said: We have some serious surprises as you can see; we started with a ‘Train On’ Squad of 51 players who all completed a 12 week S&C programme set by Sam Dovey. Our gains have been phenomenal and some of our young players have literally launched themselves into contention as a direct consequence of adhering to this very strict and accurate part of our preparation. I wanted the selection process to be tough, I have certainly not been risk adverse and played 2 conditioned games in 2 days with the whole squad competing against each other. We have left out some serious athletes that will be hugely disappointed and I can only thank them for their fantastic attitudes and continued professionalism; selection has been very intense and extremely close as you can imagine and it would be worth keeping an eye on their performance in this years Inter Service competition which will take place on completion of the World Cup.

Wayne went on to say: I can honestly say that this process has produced a fit, strong and smart bunch of individuals that fit the profile for the team we are looking to create, indeed its my opinion that this squad has the potential to be the best team we (CSRL) have ever fielded. On behalf of every member of HM Armed Forces I am very proud to announce final 24 players that will represent Great Britain.

1. Steve Lockton
2. Lewis Taylor (RN)
3. Tommy Wilkinson (RN)
4. Kitione Kamikamica (RN)
5. Mike Haldenby (RN)
6. Darren Bamford (RN)
Travelling Reserve Ritchie Metcalfe (RN)

7. .Scott Sarsons (Army)
8. Marc Donnelly (Army)
9. Gareth Lodge (Army)
10. Colin Marangon (Army)
11. Ryan Taylor (Army)
12. Tim Timani (Army)
13. Jamie Milburn (Army)
14. Tom Howley (Army)

15 Dave Hankinson (RAF)
16. Matt Watkins ( RAF)
17. Simon Wray (RAF)
18. Martin Wood (RAF)
19. Nathan Parkin (RAF)
20. Hutchinson (RAF)
21. Dale Jinks (RAF)
22. Jordan Andrade (RAF)
23. Chris Gordon (RAF)
24. Lee Queeley (RAF)
Travelling Reserves: Josh Scott & Gary Dunn (both RAF)

Travelling Reserves will be required for the 5 Day Training Camp at HMS Temeraire 17-21 June 13