Tana Umaga’s nephew Jacob Umaga has been selected in England’s Six Nations squad.
He is one of eight uncapped players named in the squad.
The 21-year-old who was born in the UK, has played age group rugby for England in the past.
Meanwhile, Joe Cokanasiga has been omitted from the initial squad.
England’s first match is against France at 3am on the 3rd of next month.
Meanwhile, the Six Nations Championship will kick-off with Wales taking on Italy at 2.15am on the 2nd of next month.
England squad:
Forwards: Luke Cowan-Dickie, Tom Curry, Tom Dunn, Ben Earl, Charlie Ewels, Ellis Genge, Jamie George, Ted Hill, Maro Itoje, George Kruis, Joe Launchbury, Courtney Lawes, Lewis Ludlam, Joe Marler, Alex Moon, Kyle Sinckler, Will Stuart, Sam Underhill, Mako Vunipola, Harry Williams
Backs: Elliot Daly, Ollie Devoto, Fraser Dingwall, Owen Farrell, George Ford, George Furbank, Willi Heinz, Jonathan Joseph, Jonny May, Ollie Thorley, Manu Tuilagi, Jacob Umaga, Anthony Watson, Ben Youngs
[Source:TVNZ]
