There is always a lot of pressure on young players attempting to become a professional rugby player at the highest level. That pressure is increased manifold when the youngster in question are famous rugby players' sons.
Some players succumb to the pressure of filling their fathers’ boots, while others thrive under such pressure just like carbon turning into a diamond.
There are several youngsters currently playing in Europe’s major leagues who are sons of famous footballers. These players still have a long career ahead of them but have taken massive steps in emulating the success of their fathers.
Note: Only players aged 23 and below have been included
1. Louis Lynagh - son of Wallabies legend Michael Lynagh
The idea of former Australia fly-half Michael Lynagh's son playing for anyone other than the Wallabies may seem ludicrous given what he achieved with the green and gold in his playing days.
But son Louis is progressing well in the England age-grade system having grown up in London. He's stormed into the England U16s, whilst playing for Harlequins U18s and the Hampton School First XV.
2. Jacob Umaga - son of All Blacks legend Tana Umaga
The surname Umaga carries a lot of weight in rugby. Mike Umaga won 13 caps for Samoa, while Tana is one of the All Blacks' most respected captains.
And it appears the name could live on with Jacob, son of Mike and nephew of Tana, who is seen as one for the future for England after being called up for the 2020 Six Nations.
3. Adam Hastings - son of Scotland legend Gavin Hastings
Following in the footsteps of a Scottish legend like Gavin Hastings is never going to be easy, but son Adam is doing a decent job so far.
The Glasgow Warriors fly-half has looked to forge his own path in rugby and was rewarded with a call-up for Scotland's final Six Nations match against Italy this year. He's since made his debut during their summer tour.
4. Tom de Glanville - son of England legend Phil de Glanville
Comes from rich stock with dad Phil a former England skipper who was capped 38 times by his country while godfather Jon Callard was a prodigious goal-kicker for the Red Rose and Bath, having learned his trade in Newport after being a pupil at Bassaleg.
Tom has already earned caps at under-17 and 18 levels, and made his first start for Bath United in their 15-7 win at Gloucester United in April.
5. Lewis Tierney - son of England legend Jason Robinson
At first glance, you'd struggle to recognise who rugby league flyer Tierney's father is, with the Catalan Dragons and Scotland star not sharing a surname with his legendary World Cup winning dad.
Believe it or not, but Tierney is the son of former England dual-code international Jason Robinson, with Tierney following in his father's footsteps by winning the Super League Grand Final with Wigan Warriors in 2016.
