Rugby legends sons are always under great pressure to live up to the standards of their famous Dad.
Here, we look at five rugby heroes, from All Black stars to Wallaby favourites, alongside their sons who we could see playing for England very soon...
Rugby legends sons who could play for England:
1. Louis Lynagh - son of Wallabies legend Michael Lynagh
- Age: 21
- Club: Harlequins
- Position: Fullback/Wing
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. He's since became a Quins regular.
2. Tom de Glanville - son of England legend Phil de Glanville
- Age: 21
- Club: Bath
- Position: Fly-half
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.
3. Manu Vunipola - son of Tonga legend Elisi Vunipola
- Age: 20
- Club: Saracens
- Position: Fly-half
Vunipola comes from vintage rugby stock and is already well on his way to following in the footsteps of cousins Billy and Mako as part of the England U20s set-up. His dad, Elisi Vunipola, played in Super Rugby for the Brumbies, as well as appearing 41 times for Tonga – including at the 1995 and 1999 Rugby World Cups – and was his country’s most-capped player upon retirement in 2005.
4. Lucas Brooke - son of All Blacks legend Zinzan Brooke
- Age: 19
- Club: London Irish
- Position: back-row
Brooke, who can play across the back-row or at hooker, grew up in England so is fully qualified to wear the red rose. The powerhouse has represented Berkshire at county level and regularly played for his school, Wellington College.
5. Jacob Umaga - son of All Blacks legend Mike Umaga
- Age: 22
- Club: Wasps
- Position: Fly-half
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.
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