Louis Lynagh, the Harlequins winger and former England Under-20s player, is poised to join Benetton in the upcoming season, indicating a potential shift towards an international career with Italy.
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Born in Treviso, the 23-year-old, and son of Australian rugby legend Michael Lynagh, is eligible to represent England, Australia, and Italy, owing to his birthplace and heritage.
Despite his notable contributions, including a remarkable two-try performance in Harlequins' thrilling Premiership final victory over Exeter Chiefs in 2021, Lynagh's aspirations to continue playing for England seem to be fading.
Louis Lynagh (Harlequins, uncapped) during England Rugby training session at The Lensbury Hotel, Teddington, London on 28 Sept 2021. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK
Reports suggest that he has not received a new contract offer from Harlequins, despite making 14 appearances for the club this season.
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Sons of Lomu, Lynagh and Brooke could all play in the Six Nations
#1. Louis Lynagh (England)
Age: 22
Club: Harlequins
Position: Fullback
Dad: Michael Lynagh (Australia)
#2. Lucas Brooke (England)
Age: 21
Club: Richmond
Position: back-row
Dad: Zinzan Brooke (New Zealand)
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. He's since become a regular for England U20.
#3. Manu Vunipola (England)
Age: 23
Club: Saracens
Position: Fly-half
Dad: Elisi Vunipola (Tonga)
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. Jacob Umaga (England)
Age: 25
Club: Benetton
Position: Fly-half
Dad: Mike Umaga (Samoa)
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 Autumn Nations Cup.
#5. Dhyreille Lomu
Age: 15
Position: Wing
Dad: Jonah Lomu
Lomu, who currently plays on the wing, was born in France during his Dad’s brief stint playing for Marseille, hence any eligibility discussions wouldn’t be an issue.
Known as Frenchie at school in New Zealand, the aspiring youngster has already began to impress at a number of age-grade tournaments in New Zealand. He's also passionate about tennis.
His Instagram bio reads: "Hi guys, everyone tells me I’m a mini version of my dad Jonah"
Jonah, a legend of world rugby, died in 2015 from complications following a kidney condition
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