The final selection for the World Cup Squad was made after a hugely successful 2 day Performance Camp at HMS TEMERAIRE 13-14 June 2013. 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.

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.

WO1 (PTI) Wayne Okell - Head Coach

Squad

1. Martin Wood (RAF)
2. Steve Lockton (RN)
3. Dave Hankinson (RAF)
4. Scott Sarsons (Army)
5. Nathan Parkin (RAF)
6. Ryan Taylor (Army)
7. Lewis Taylor (RN)
8. Marc Donnelly (Army)
9. Gareth Lodge (Army)
10. Matt Watkins ( RAF)
11. Tommy Wilkinson (RN)
12. Colin Marangon (Army)
13. Simon Wray (RAF)
14. Kitione Kamikamica (RN)
15. Mike Haldenby (RN)
16. Tim Timani (Army)
17. Hutchinson (RAF)
18. Darren Bamford (RN)
19. Dale Jinks (RAF)
20. Tom Howley (Army)
21. Jordan Andrade (RAF)
22. Chris Gordon (RAF)
23. Lee Queeley (RAF)
24. Jamie Milburn (Army)

Travelling Reserves (Required for 5 Day Training Camp at HMS TEMERAIRE 17-21 June 13):

1. Josh Scott (RAF)
2. Richie Metcalfe (RN)
3. Gary Dunn (RAF)

Cheers SRL.

I am an ex Matelot myself (User name might give it away)

Does Jim Barnes still play RNRL?

Yep Jim's still involved but too old to play (lol) he's back room staff now (and is a key part of our rehab team for the WC.)

Regards,

Perry

PM'd you pal

Glad to hear there's a Rugby League team now.

When I was in the 'green machine', they had us playing Union only !

Got sick and tired of the kicking duels and kicking the ball in general.

Fleabag,

Yep we have come along way since been recognised back in 97. Alot of hardwork by a few indviduals combined with backing by some very Senior Officers. We have some very good players some are ex Superleague or Championship players that just didnt quite make it in the pro game, so decided to join up get paid a good wage & continue to play footy and for the very best represent their Country . I suppose the highest profile ex CS player is former RM Jordan James, currently playing at Salford.

The Royals play an annual game against the Para's, which is always tasty but always of a high standard. The interservice tournament is a close run thing, with no run away scores (as with the Union tournament) in fact we have had a few years when we had to go by points difference to decide the winners. All been well we will be streaming this years Interservice Tournament live on the internet! Exciting times for Rugby league in the Armed Forces.