Skelton

Former Saracens second row Will Skelton, now with La Rochelle, Bordeaux's in-form back row Peter Samu and Japan-based centre Samu Kerevi are among those who could benefit.

In March, La Rochelle coach Ronan O'Gara compared Stade Francais flanker Romain Briatte to Brazilian footballer Neymar, after Australian second row Will Skelton was sent off after clearing out a ruck.

He is now poised to catch long-time leader Dan Skelton this time in the title race which concludes at the end of April.

Having started the day £1m behind Skelton in prize money, he ate into that lead by £860,000 with the National result, and father and son even took the concluding race with Green Splendour.

Grey Dawning, the mount of Harry Skelton for trainer Dan, is likely to go off favourite for the Bowl, with Spillane's Tower and Gaelic Warrior among rivals.