GREAT BRITAIN’S 12-MAN OLYMPIC SQUAD

Mark Bennett

23, Glasgow Warriors The highest profile member in the squad as the only XVs Test player. Has won 16 caps for Scotland and was nominated as World Rugby breakthrough player of the year in 2015.

Dan Bibby

25, England Sevens Scrum-half has been an ever-present in the England side on the World Series since 2012.

Phil Burgess

28, England Sevens Former Cornish Pirates openside flanker, Burgess has developed into one of the world’s best hookers in the seven-a-side game.

Sam Cross

23, Wales Sevens At 6ft 3ins and nearly 16 stone, No.8 Cross will be in the starting mix for prop positions after an impressive year for Wales Sevens.

Alex Davis

23, England Sevens Former Loughborough Student centre who has excelled for England on the World Series since 2014. Dangerman if left in space, with keen eye for the line.

James Davies

25, Scarlets The brother of Wales centre Jonathan, flanker Davies is another XVs convert with pace to burn and can play either prop or hooker.

Ollie Lindsay Hague

25, Harlequins Harlequins speedster was a star on the Sevens circuit for England after leaving school as Millfield captain. Can also play scrum-half and offers a real threat around the breakdown.

Tom Mitchell

27, England Sevens England Sevens captain has had a mixed year due to injury but is fit and ready to lead the charge.

Dan Norton

28, England Sevens One of the most lethal finishers on the World Series. Has been the star for England in recent seasons. Lightening quick.

James Rodwell

31, England Sevens England’s most capped Sevens forward of all time. Played in a record 69 consecutive World Series tournaments until injury hit in April.

Mark Robertson

31, Scotland Sevens The son of 44-times capped Scotland centre/wing, Keith Robertson, who has starred for Scotland for the past five seasons. Has had stints with Border Reivers and Edinburgh Rugby.

Marcus Watson

25, Newcastle Falcons The older brother of England wing, Anthony, Watson has enjoyed a fine season for Newcastle in the Premiership after a stellar England 7s career.

TRAVELLING RESERVES: Luke Treharne

23, Wales Sevens The Wales captain can count himself unlucky to miss out. Clever halfback who can slot in if Mitchell gets injured.

Ruaridh McConnochie

24, England Sevens Former Hartpury College student impressed on debut last season. Athletic forward at 6ft 2ins and 14st 4lbs. Management: Simon Amor (head coach) Gareth Williams (assistant) Dan Howells (S&C coach)