All in the genes... the rising stars from prime rugby stock

Some people are of the opinion that success on a rugby field is helped by having good genes.

- STEFFAN THOMAS

The Quinnells and Moriartys are a prime examples of that but whatever the truth of it there are a number of players rising through Welsh rugby's ranks who are a close relation to former Wales internationals.

Over the next few years there is a decent chance these players will follow in their fathers' footsteps and wear the red of Wales.

Here are eight players who come from good stock already making a name for themselves in the age-grade programme.

WILL MOORE

The outside centre is the son of former Wales second-row Andy Moore.

Moore Jr represented Swansea Schools in the Dewar Shield final back in 2023 where they beat Pontypridd Schools and is a product of South Gower RFC.

Moore is currently at the prestigious Clifton College and is part of the Bristol Bears academy.

He is considered a fine prospect and has previously been part of the Wales U18s squad.

DYLAN JAMES

The younger James is part of the senior Ospreys academy and will be playing most of his rugby this season for Aberavon in Super Rygbi Cymru.