LIST: Four rugby legends sons who are set to play for England...

Thursday, 04 March 2021 at 19:50

byRugby Rucker

Louis Lynagh is one of a few famous names that could swap other famous rugby nations for the white of England in the near future.

Son of rugby legend and former Australian international Michael Lynagh, Louis made his senior Quins debut from the bench in the Gallagher Premiership away to Leicester Tigers in the last game of the 2019/20 season, going on to make his mark as a starter for the first time this season.

Before his Quins debut, Lynagh represented England at U16, U18 and U19 level, and is currently on the cusp of an international call-up if reports are to be believed.

1. Louis Lynagh - son of Australia legend Michael Lynagh

Age: 21
Club: Harlequins
Position: Fullback/Wing

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.