Olympian

Mr Incredible was due to realise a long-term ambition of his owner, Winter Olympian James Manclark, to have a runner in the Grand National.

Olympians Fear and Gibson are three-time European medallists and earlier this season claimed Britain's first ever medal at the Grand Prix final.

Olympian Abi Burton, who spent 25 days in an induced coma in 2022 before having to learn to walk and talk again, capped off the game with two tries on debut.

To cap off the exciting team selection, Olympian Abi Burton, who nearly lost her life in 2022, is set to make her England debut from the bench.

The only other former Olympian among the candidates is another double gold medallist, former swimmer Kirsty Coventry.