Gabby Logan’s powerhouse son tipped for future Six Nations call-up

Reuben, whose father is the former Scotland international wing Kenny Logan, and mother, Gabby, a former international gymnast and broadcaster, attended Shiplake College before transferring to Berkhamsted School. Recently, he earned a spot in the England Under-18s squad for the 2023 season.

Ahead of joining the team on a full-time basis from July 1, Saints commented on the young athlete: “He’s got some things to learn around his transition to the back row, but the skills he’s picked up playing previously in the centres and on the wing for his school and Academy sides will be great assets for him to have.”

Reflecting on his upbringing, Reuben credited his parents for their approach to technology usage. They allowed him to have a phone only when he was older and restricted access to certain apps until he turned 12 going on 13.

Born October 20, 1979, Limerick

Major teams British and Irish Lions, Munster, Ireland

Caps 115

Position Lock

The Irish second row was certainly blessed with special rugby powers having been one of the world’s leading tight forwards for more than a decade. A three-times Lions who captained the tour of South Africa in 2009.

Alun Wyn Jones said: "We got to know each other very well as team-mates with the Lions and opponents for our clubs and countries. You cannot shy away from how effective the guy was in his position.”

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Born September 22, 1979, Newcastle, Natal

Major teams Barbarians, Blue Bulls, Bulls, South Africa A, Toulon, South Africa

Position Lock

The second row enforcer in South Africa’s World Cup winning team of 2007, this was a man you didn’t mess around with. Rounded off his career with three European Cup wins with Toulon.

Jones said: "He revelled in it didn't he. Physically he has to be up there. Let's just say he was able to keep the tradition going of the hardest of South African second rows."

Did you know? Botha is the only player in the history of rugby union to date to have won a hat trick of Super Rugby and European rugby titles

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In the 2017 Lions tour, we witnessed a remarkable camaraderie develop between Maro Itoje, the superstar from England, and Alun Wyn Jones, the legendary Welsh captain.

Following the second Lions test against New Zealand, where Maro Itoje displayed exceptional performance, even the esteemed Welsh captain couldn't resist praising the young Saracens lock.

Post-game, AWJ joined in chanting "Oh Maro Itoje," a popular chant that had gained momentum during the tour, celebrating the outstanding talent and bond that had grown between the two players.

Born April 20, 1974, Sydney, NSW

Major teams Australia A, Barbarians, Bath Rugby, Brumbies, New South Wales Waratahs, Ulster, Australia

Caps 34

Position Lock

Harrison, who has a fierce feud with former England international Austin Healey, was almost better known for his larger than life personality than his rugby. A veteran of the 2003 Rugby World Cup, he spent the later years of his career with Ulster and Bath.

Jones said: "Away from the physical side, banter-wise it would have to be Aussie lock Justin Harrison. He was interesting to play against to say the least."

Did you know? He is currently the head of the Australian Rugby Union Players Association (RUPA)