"Brilliant" - Martin 'Chariots' Offiah's son slots penalty like Owen Farrell

Sunday, 04 December 2022 at 11:35

byRugby Rucker

Could there be another Offiah playing rugby very soon? Martin 'Chariots' Offiah was one of the most exciting English rugby players across both codes.

The 56-year-old played in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. Offiah was inducted into the Rugby League Hall of Fame in 2013. He scored over 500 tries during his rugby league career, making him the third-highest try scorer (and top try-scoring English player) of all time,and now features in a statue of great rugby league players outside Wembley Stadium.

His son Phoenix, who is an aspiring footballer, had previously played rugby and showed his skills with an almost perfect impression of Owen Farrell kicking a penalty.

Reacting to the clip, one fan wrote: "Brilliant! Put a smile on my face... the next generation of rugby players looking exceptionally good! "

A second commented: "Following in the families foot steps !!!"

Another said: "England need all the help they can get!

Zinzan Brooke’s son confirms he will not play for All Blacks

The son of All Blacks legend Zinzan Brooke has signed a professional contract with Gallagher Premiership side London Irish.

Lucas Brooke, who can play across the back-row or at hooker, grew up in England so is fully qualified to wear the red rose.

Here's a list of rugby legends sons who are set to play for other countries, including the son of All Black legend Jonah Lomu.

#1. Lucas Brooke (England)

Age: 21
Club: London Irish
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.

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#2. Louis Lynagh (England)

Age: 22
Club: Harlequins
Position: Fullback
Dad: Michael Lynagh (Australia)

The son of Wallabies legend Michael Lynagh, the fullback made his Premiership debut during the final round of the 2019/20 Gallagher season against Leicester Tigers. He is yet to declare his allegiance, but has represented England at age-grade, captaining England U16. and playing for the U18’s.

He is also eligible for Italy/

#3. Manu Vunipola (England)

Age: 22
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: 22
Club: Benetton Treviso
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.

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#5. Dhyreille Lomu

Age: 14
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.