Reds Academy Nic Lynagh may have a big last name to live up to, but his older brother, Wallaby Tom, believes he has the qualities to impress at Ballymore and takeafter his famous siblings.
Lynagh was at the forefront of the Reds' 33-26 win over the NSW Waratahs to all but wrap up the Next Gen title.
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The winger, who made the move from England late last year, was at the forefront of the attack on his first start as he scored the hosts' opener before producing a nice in-and-out to set up another try late in the game
Lynagh also nailed several clutch conversions from the sidelines in the pouring rain.
The 19-year-old is living with his older brother Tom, who has welcomed him in with open arms after convincing him to make the move down under.
“It’s great to have him here. I’ve been talking to him for the last couple of years about potentially coming out here, and been trying to entice him to do it so I’m very happy for him and he’s enjoying himself so far," Tom told Rugby.com.au at the start of the month.
“I knew how tough it was to move over to the other side of the world without your parents, so I'm doing my best to look after him, and try and help him through things.
"He's doing it all by himself, and he's really enjoying it so far.
“The boys in the academy and the senior squad are looking out for him so he’s had a lot of good people there.”
The Lynagh siblings are well on their way to living up to the name of their famous father Micharl, who finished his career as one of the best flyhalves to ever do it.
Oldest Louis is currently a core member of a golden generation in Italian Rugby, committing to his country of birth after spending time in the English system.
Tom joined his dad in starting for the Wallabies against the British & Irish Lions, becoming the first father-son duo to do so.
With Nic in the infancy of his career, the Reds fly-half can see the strengths of himself and Louis in his burgeoning game.
“He’s probably a good mix of both of us, really. He’s not the biggest body but he’s tall and rangy, very skilful with a good kicking game and running game," he believes.
“You take Louis’ running and my kicking and he’s probably a good mix but he’s also his own player.”
