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Dylan James

Manu Tuilagi's 23st nephew cannot be contained as France pummel New Zealand

England star Manu Tuilagi's nephew is making waves on the under-20s international stage.

Posolo Tuilagi packed down in the boiler house at lock for Les Bleus on Thursday as France put New Zealand to the sword at Paarl Gymnasium in South Africa.

The two teams faced off at the World Rugby Under-20s Championship, with the French going into the sheds with a 21-0 lead at half- time.

The Perpignan 18-year-old has been the subject of much media attention in the last few months after making his professional debut in September last year.

He's the son of Henry 'The Butcher' Tuilagi, the biggest in the family in terms of stature. However, Posolo exceeds his father in size, weighing in at 23 stone (149KG) and marking up at 6ft 4in.

It is therefore no surprise that the teenager has been ripping it up for France. He bagged two tries against the Baby Blacks, with his side completing a 30-12 victory to extend their lead at the top of Pool A.

An example of Tuilagi's might is displayed below.

Another huge carry from the towering lock can be viewed below.

Here's Tuilagi getting his first try.

His second score came off the back of another maul following a successful lineout. The burly forward bumped off defenders with ease to cross for his double after breaking off from the maul.

Mark Jones' Wales will have to face the mighty French next week, but will be on a high after earning a bonus-point victory over Japan on Thursday afternoon.

In his post-match interview, Tuilagi addressed the famous family name. "I'm very proud. It's big motivation for me on the field, knowing that I have a big family behind me," he explained.

The reporter asked: "Are they watching?"

"Always! Shout out to my family," added the second row.

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