2025 Game Line-up Revealed: Joe Marler Joins as Celebrity Traitors Star
The 745 Game 2025 promises an exciting matchup between rugby league and rugby union legends at Kingsholm Stadium. This charity event aims to raise funds for Motor Neurone Disease and honors the contributions of Rob Burrow, Ed Slater, and Doddie Weir. The match, featuring teams of former professional players, will occur this Sunday.
Celebrity Traitors Star Joe Marler Joins The 745 Game
Among the notable participants is Joe Marler, a former England international and prop for Harlequins. Marler, who transitioned from rugby in 2024, is not only a star of the sport but also known for his appearance on Celebrity Traitors. He will don the Team Slater jersey, representing the rugby union side in this anticipated clash.
Team Line-ups for The 745 Game 2025
The event will feature two distinct teams: Team Burrow, composed of rugby league players, and Team Slater, made up of rugby union players.
Team Burrow Line-up
- Luke Ambler (Former Ireland & Halifax prop)
- Ryan Atkins (Former England, Wakefield & Warrington centre)
- Danny Brough (Former Scotland & Huddersfield fly-half)
- Leroy Cudjoe (Former England & Huddersfield centre)
- Brett Delaney (Former Leeds Rhinos second row)
- Ewan Dowes (Former England & Hull prop)
- Gareth Ellis (Former GB, England, Wakefield & Leeds second row)
- Mark Flanagan (Former St Helens & Salford back row)
- Luke Gale (Former England & Castleford scrum half)
- Wayne Godwin (Former England, Castleford, Wigan & Salford hooker)
Team Slater Line-up
- Mark Atkinson (Former England & Gloucester centre)
- Scott Baldwin (Former Wales & Ospreys hooker)
- Josh Beaumont (Former Sale lock)
- Tommy Bell (Former Wasps & Leicester wing)
- Tom Cruse (Former Wasps hooker)
- Lee Dickson (Former England & Northampton scrum half)
- Andy Forsyth (Former Leicester, Northampton & Sale centre)
- Matt Garvey (Former London Irish & Bath utility forward)
- Richard Hibbard (Former Lions, Wales, Osprey & Gloucester hooker)
- Joe Marler (Former England & Harlequins prop)
A Commitment to Charity
The 745 Game serves a dual purpose: celebrating sportsmanship while raising awareness and funds for vital research into Motor Neurone Disease. The participation of renowned players underscores the event’s significance and its commitment to making a difference.
As the match approaches, excitement builds. Rugby fans can look forward to witnessing thrilling performances from these esteemed athletes at Kingsholm Stadium.
