In the final against a strong Great Britain side he scored a spectacular 65-metre solo try which was a catalyst to Australia's eventual victory.

Then the 19-year-old athlete scored a try as Wigan beat a Great Britain select side 37-36.

Rovers stand to pick up an extra £25,000 if their former player makes the Great Britain side.

He debuted for Australia against the touring Great Britain side in 1932.

He also captained the Great Britain national side, winning 15 caps in all, and a further cap for England .

It was also the only occasion where a Great Britain side entered such a competition.

They were defeated there by a dominant Great Britain side, which went on to win the gold medal.

In 1990 Wellington defeated the touring Great Britain side 30-22.

Towards the end of his career he captained a Newcastle team against the touring Great Britain side in 1962.

As this was the last test series as a Great Britain side on home soil.