Top Gun's In Battle

Abby to serve against virus

- Julie Stott

Leeds Rhinos women’s star Abby Eatock was the club’s secret weapon in last year’s charge to Grand Final glory.

But now the serving soldier, 19, has her sights set on far more serious targets – helping the country during the coronavirus lockdown.

The Gunner, who has been in the army for two years, is on standby waiting to see if her regiment is needed.

She said: “We’re on 12 hours’ notice with our bags packed, ready to go wherever and do whatever is needed.

“People think being in the army is all about war but it’s far more than that.

“Last year we helped put sandbags out during the floods and this time it could be about helping vulnerable people or day-to-day stuff to help the emergency services.