Big brother forecasts Twickenham tears

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The Armitages will become the ninth set of brothers to play in the same England team since Reginald and Louis Birkett back in 1875 - and the first since Rory and Tony Underwood in 1995.

Delon said: "It hasn't sunk in yet. Playing on my own was brilliant but to have my brother there now, I'm speechless. If we get a chance to stand next to each other at the national anthem we probably will sing together and probably shed a couple of tears."

During the game, they will also support each other, as they have done throughout their careers.

Delon has taken over the family ticketing distribution duties this week to ensure Steffon is not distracted by anything in the build-up to his Test debut.

And he said: "We'll have little talks in the game to keep us on the right track.

"If he makes a mistake I'll give him a tap on the shoulder like I would at London Irish to make sure he forgets about it because there's no point dwelling on things."

Steffon said: "I'm pretty happy we're both in there and so proud of Delon for getting there before me.

"My heart is still pumping to finally get the call. I can't sleep before any game. I get so nervous and go into every game thinking it's my last one because I want to do my best in every game."