Aaron Shingler

6ft 6 Scarlets back row Aaron Shingler is known across both the Guinness Pro 14 and international rugby for his destructive power. Aaron Shingler was awarded man of the match in the 2017 Pro12 final and tore up the field in an incredible 2018 Six Nations. Currently coming off the back of a nasty knee injury, Shingler is training with the Wales squad ahead of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

An athletic, powerful and exciting number 8 by trade, Gregory Alldritt arrived at La Rochelle in 2017 and quickly established himself as a firm favourite with the fans. Gregory made his France debut in 2019 Alldritt scored 2 famous tries in the 2019 Guinness Six Nations against Scotland.

Phil Burgess stands out for his impressive pace gaining him numerous tries since he was called up to the England Sevens Squad in 2013 after playing for Cornish Pirates. Now very much sevens rugby specialist, Phil represented Team GB at the Rio Olympics in 2016, helping the team to secure a silver medal. Phil was also part of the Team England squad winning bronze in the Commonwealth Games in 2018.

Often a very underrated back row forward, Kevin Gourdon has played his club rugby at La Rochelle since 2012. Gourdon made his France debut in 2016 and has played 19 times so far for his National side. Usually a number 8 by trade, Kevin can also operate well as a blindside flanker.

Mike firstly competed in the 2014 Commonwealth Games helping England win the plate competition. Moving to Saracens he came up through the Anglo-Welsh Cup, Premiership Rugby and European Champions Cup before moving back to  sevens in 2018.

Amber Reed has made herself an indispensable member of the Red Roses squad aiding England to world cup and six nations grand slam victory. With her astonishing kicking accuracy as a fly half, Amber is a key member of both the Bristol Bears Women and England women setup.

French international Clerment Maynadier has had a striking rugby career so far. Signing for Bordeaux Begles in 2013, he has since taken part in the 2016 Argentina tour making his debut for France. In 2017, Clermont also made his Six Nations debut against England. 

James is the world's most capped sevens player, making the most sevens tournament appearances of all time. James helped gain the silver medal in the 2016 Olympics and along with the bronze in the Commonwealth Games in 2018. James announced his retirement from playing in 2019 but has since taken over as Head Coach of the England 7s team.

Mahamadou Diaby started his professional career in 2011 at Racing 92 before moving to Oyonnax in 2013 where he made his senior debut. The blindside flanker then moved to Grenoble making 40 games until their relegation in 2016/2017. He then signed for Bordeaux where he currently plays. 

Charlie made his England 7s debut in 2014. Known for his speed and top try scoring abilities, Charlie was previously a 15s player for London Scottish, Worcester and Wasps, but quickly picked up the sevens game and never looked back. Charlie announced his playing retirement in 2019 but has since taken over as Head Coach of the England Womens 7s team.