Rugby brothers Rob and Tom Holloway are proud to be Maltesers after making their international debuts for their mother’s home country of Malta.

The brothers are former captains of St Ambrose College, the Christian Brothers foundation in Altrincham, Manchester.

Rob Holloway said: “We have always been immensely proud of both our Maltese and British heritages.”

His brother, Tom, added: “Maltesers are naturally cool and calm and that’s always useful on a rugby pitch.”

Tom said: “It was a moving and memorable experience to pull on the shirt and hear the national anthem.” Rob added: “The significance of playing for your country cannot be underestimated.”