REPORT | Christian Wade approached for rugby return this summer

According to a report across the pond, Team GB are keen to recruit the former Wasps speedster ahead of the 2021 Olympic games in Japan.

They're hoping to go one better than the team did in 2016, when the men's team claimed a silver medal after losing to Fiji in the final.

The one-cap England winger, who was called up to the Lions squad that toured Australia in 2013,  is reportedly considering the opportunity, but doesn't want to do anything to harm his career in the NFL

Maro Itoje (England): Every sevens team needs a kick-off and lineout specialist may be required. No one fits that bill better than England's sensational Itoje. His aerial ability and all-round athleticism is up there with the best. Tackles, turnovers, off-loads and bags of enthusiasm - Itoje would bring a medal-winning game to a Team GB Sevens team. 

Jamie Ritchie (Scotland): The Scot would be the beast up front. A tackling machine, with massive go-forward and ferocious clear-outs at the ruck - Sam would give GB a hard edge that all good teams need.

Justin Tipuric: The Wales flanker has an all-round game well suited to Sevens. Turnovers at breakdown, high work rate and great handling skills all add up to a big impact for Team GB.

Stuart Hogg (Scotland): He is the Scotland captain and the man that makes them tick. When he's not in the field, the Scots struggle to mix it with the big teams. Playmaker, motivator, kicker - he'd be our captain on this stage.

Manu Tuilagi (England): Try stopping this guy in space. The Leicester Tigers bulldozer has the ability to break the line at will, which in Sevens more often than not means try time. Some might question Tuilagi's ability to get 'Sevens' fit but with the five-sub rule now operating you could bring him on for short bursts so the big man can wreak havoc. 

Jacob Stockdale (Northern Ireland): He burst on to the international scene a few seasons ago and hasn't looked back.
To date he has scored 16 tries in his 26 Ireland appearances.

Jonny May (England): A prolific and pacey finisher, he has reached 29 Test tries. Despite his club ’s poor results, May also scored a total of 30 for Leicester over just 44 matches in Premiership and European competition.

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