LIST | 5 pairs of rugby siblings who represented different countries
Rugby NewsFriday, 13 November 2020 at 19:57
Brothers Billy and Freddie Burns joined this exclusive club after Billy made his Ireland debut against Wales in the Autumn Nations Cup.
1. Billy Burns (Ireland) & Freddie Burns (England)
Billy made his debut for Ireland as a replacement for Johnny Sexton against Wales during the Autumn Nations Cup. Older brother Freddie won 5 caps for England between 2012 and 2014.
2. Bridget Millar-Mills (Scotland) & Harriet Millar-Mills (England)
They made history in 2013 as the first sisters to face each other in a rugby international. The two both grew up in Manchester, but Bridget chose to represent Scotland owing to their mother, who grew up in Hamilton.
3. Manu Tuilagi & All of his Brothers (Samoa)
England international Manu is the younger brother of Freddie, Henry, Alesana, Anitelea and Sanele Vavae Tuilagi, all of whom are Samoan internationals and also played for Leicester
4. Donald MacDonald (Scotland) & Dugald MacDonald (South Africa)
Donald was capped for Scotland seven times between 1977–78. He also played for Oxford University RFC, London Scottish FC, and West of Scotland FC. His older brother Dugald MacDonald was also capped for South Africa against the 1974 British Lions tour to South Africa.
5. Charles Piutau (New Zealand) & Siale Piutau (Tonga)
Tonga international Siale is the elder brother of New Zealand international Charles Piutau. The pair currently play for Bristol Bears in the Gallagher Premiership.
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