"Chip off the old block" - World Cup winner's son scores stunning try for England U18
Rugby NewsTuesday, 11 April 2023 at 08:57
I can only imagine the sheer pride and joy that former World Cup-winning rugby player Kyran Bracken would have experienced as he witnessed his son put the finishing touches on a sensational try for England U18's in their match against France.
The thrilling display of skill and athleticism would undoubtedly have brought a beaming smile to the elder Bracken's face as he watched his son's talent shine on the international stage.
It's moments like these that make a parent's heart swell with pride and reaffirm the legacy of sporting prowess that runs in the Bracken family.
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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.
Lucas Brooke of London Irish runs at Frankie Read of Bath Rugby during the Premiership Rugby Cup match between London Irish and Bath Rugby at The Gtech Community Stadium, London on 4 January 2023 (Photo: Danny Loo/PPAUK)
#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: Wasps
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.
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