Wigan Warriors legend's son makes England rugby union debut

Like his father, who scored 186 tries in 159 games for Wigan, Tyler is also a winger and made his first international under-18s appearance against Wales at the Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi in Parma.

England secured a 36-35 victory with the last kick of the game in the opening clash of the Under-18 Men’s Six Nations Rugby Festival in Italy.

Martin Offiah, one of the most prolific try-scorers in Wigan’s history, shared on social media: “So very proud of Tyler Offiah making his debut for England rugby union 18s and setting up a try in a very close win over Wales.

"The hard work of listening, improving and progessing never stops, even when you stop playing.”

The Telegraph previously reported that the youngster was linked to Bath Rugby last year, but he is currently part of the London and South Central academy, which was formed in the wake of London Irish's demise.

He was named as a replacement for the midweek round two clash against Scotland, with England claiming back-to-back wins with a 28-6 result.

Offiah senior enjoyed a decorated career that included four Challenge Cups with Wigan, five league titles, three Regal Trophies and one Lancashire Cup.

The former Great Britain and England international was also a member of the famous 1994 World Club Challenge winning team that defeated Brisbane Broncos 20-14 to become the first British side to win on Australian soil.