LIST: 5 rugby legends' sons who could soon play for England

The idea of former Australia fly-half Michael Lynagh’s son playing for anyone other than the Wallabies may seem ludicrous given what he achieved with the green and gold in his playing days.

But son Louis is progressing well in the England age-grade system having grown up in London. He’s stormed into the England U16s, whilst playing for Harlequins U18s and the Hampton School First XV. He’s since became a Quins regular.

DID YOU KNOW? His younger brother Tom, signed with his home club Queensland from Harlequins

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Linked with a transfer from rugby league to rugby union, Wigan Warriors academy star Joseph Robinson is making waves in the other code. The speedster, who at one point was dating Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown, has already expressed his desire to represent England in the future.

DID YOU KNOW? His half brother on his father's side, Lewis Tierney, represented Scotland

Like father like son. James Dun has captaincy credentials just as his father Andy did. The back-rower led Wasps in 1984/85 and Bristol from 1988/90 as well as playing for England U19 and U23 before winning a full cap against Wales in 1984.  James is currently pushing for a spot in the Bristol team.

His dad Jon played 12 Tests for England at senior level, scoring four tries, and also had a spell with Northampton Saints, where Ollie was a member of the academy set-up before graduating to the first team. Only injuries have stood in his way since the start of 2020.

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.