BRACK TO THE FUTURE

volved as much as I can.” to settle.

The U18s, though, look to be a side of flair and attacking vigour unseen anywhere else in the English pathway. But that’s intentional.

“Both France and South Africa have big boys,” Bracken adds. “I don’t mind the physical side of it, I quite enjoy it actually. I wouldn’t say that’s what makes me stand out and it’s after a few games we might be able to get a bit more in depth on how they play. But also keeping to our roots, keep playing with speed regardless, as quick as we can with a ball in hand, and in defence get the ball back as quick as possible. We will stick to that.

Making A Name

“There is the desire to make a name for myself but also to take all of the learning from my brother and my dad who both played No9. I’ve learned a lot from them, playing No9 growing up has really helped me to become better but obviously it is a very different game at 15. I am still learning.

“I think my best attribute is my speed so maybe similar to Henry’s [Arundell] power and strength – something that I’d love to be like.

“I want to be more of a playmaker as well get my hands on the ball more because obviously a 15 can have quite a lonely game. I want to be getting in-

Bracken speaks like an established club player, and the St Albans and Saracens squad member credits his team for instilling the values that make successful prospects.

“Saracens has been great for me and my brother and my dad, they’ve nurtured us really well,” he added. “I’d say both as athletes and as rugby players but they’ve put me in the best place possible for this tour.”

Jack oozes the character that’s seemingly needed to be successful, and his older brother and father will have undoubtedly had something to do with that. But in a break from the family trademark scrum-half position, Jack has the chance to forge a new trail for the Bracken name. And on current form there’s no reason why that cannot happen.