More than a decade since Lawrence Dallaglio last ran out for his country, the legacy of England’s World Cup-winning number eight continues to endure both on and off the pitch.

When David Weir crossed the line ahead of the pack at the London Marathon in April, he described it as his “best victory ever”.

Dame Kelly Holmes will always be remembered for two of the most stunning triumphs in athletics history in a sun-baked Greek summer back in 2004.