In the genes Fathers and sons in the Six Nations

ENGLAND Ben Youngs

Son of former England scrum-half Nick (and brother of hooker Tom).

George Ford

Son of Mike Ford, who represented England at rugby league

Owen Farrell

Son of Andy, who represented England at RL before going on to win six caps for England at union after switching codes.

FRANCE Romain Ntamack

Son of legendary winger Emile, whose last-minute try beat Scotland at the 1995 World Cup

Damian Penaud

Son of France centre Alain

Alexandre Dumoulin

Only recently revealed that he is the son of 1990’s No 8 Marc Cecillon, who was jailed for shooting his wife – Dumoulin’s mother – dead at a barbecue in front of friends in 2004.

WALES

Thomas Young

Son of former Wales and Lions prop Dai. His father Richard won 22 caps for Wales, uncle Paul got 21 caps.

ITALY Marco Barbini

His father played for Italy in 1970s

Tommaso Allan

His father, John, played for the Springboks and Scotland

SCOTLAND Adam Hastings

Son of Scotland and Lions legend Gavin

Gary Graham

Father George played for Scotland.